How can you improve a selector?

Improving a selector is crucial for the stability of a UI automation process. One effective way to enhance a selector is by replacing the dynamic parts of the attribute with wildcards. Wildcards allow for greater flexibility when dealing with variations in UI element attributes that may change due to application updates or user input.

For instance, if an attribute value contains elements that frequently change, such as a timestamp or a user-specific identifier, using wildcards enables the automation to still identify the element correctly despite these changes. This method helps in creating a more resilient selector that can adapt to the application's dynamics.

While techniques like incorporating absolute positions or using intermediate containers can aid in selector construction and execution, they might lead to overly rigid or context-specific selectors that can break if there are any changes in the UI layout or structure. Hence, using wildcards in selectors generally enhances their robustness and overall reliability in automating tasks effectively.