What is the difference between findElement() and findElements()?

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The difference between findElement() and findElements() in Selenium lies in their return types and behavior when locating elements:

1. findElement()

   • Returns a single WebElement that matches the locator.

   • If multiple elements match, it returns the first one found in the DOM.

   • If no element is found, it throws a NoSuchElementException.

   • Typical usage when you expect exactly one element or want the first match.

2. findElements()

• Returns a List<WebElement> containing all matching elements found.

• If no elements are found, it returns an empty list (does not throw an exception).

• Useful when you want to interact with multiple elements, like all buttons, links, or rows in a table.

Choosing between them depends on whether you need one element or a collection for further processing.

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