[Solved] What will happen if you forget to call PageFactory.initElements() in your Page Object constructor? — Ans: WebElements will be null and cause NullPointerException when accessed. | Selenium Java

Selenium Java - Page Object Model

What will happen if you forget to call PageFactory.initElements() in your Page Object constructor?

AWebElements will be null and cause NullPointerException when accessed.

BWebElements will be automatically initialized by Selenium.

CTest will pass but elements won't be clickable.

DThe browser will not launch.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Role of initElements in WebElement initialization
initElements initializes WebElements annotated with @FindBy.
Step 2: Consequence of skipping initElements
Without initialization, WebElements remain null, causing NullPointerException on use.
Final Answer:
WebElements will be null and cause NullPointerException when accessed. -> Option A
Quick Check:
Missing initElements = NullPointerException [OK]

Quick Trick: Always call initElements to avoid NullPointerException [OK]

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