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Why does Selenium Grid use JSON configuration files for Nodes instead of only command-line parameters?

hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
Selenium Python - Selenium Grid
Why does Selenium Grid use JSON configuration files for Nodes instead of only command-line parameters?
AJSON files are required to start the Hub, not Nodes
BCommand-line parameters are deprecated and no longer supported
CJSON files allow detailed, reusable, and complex Node configurations beyond simple commands
DUsing JSON files improves test execution speed
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand configuration needs

    Nodes often require complex settings like browser versions, max sessions, and platform info.
  2. Step 2: Why JSON over command-line

    JSON files provide a structured, reusable way to specify detailed configurations, which command-line alone cannot easily handle.
  3. Final Answer:

    JSON files allow detailed, reusable, and complex Node configurations beyond simple commands -> Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    JSON config = detailed reusable Node setup [OK]
Quick Trick: Use JSON for complex, reusable Node configs [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking command-line is deprecated
  • Confusing Hub and Node config requirements
  • Assuming JSON speeds up tests

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