[🚀 Feature] [py]: Better compatibility with Appium-python

[navin772]

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Description

Fixes #13959

This PR implements extensibility points that would be useful in Appium-python client.

Types of changes

• Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
• New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
• Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to change)

Checklist

• I have read the contributing document.
• My change requires a change to the documentation.
• I have updated the documentation accordingly.
• I have added tests to cover my changes.
• All new and existing tests passed.

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PR Type

Enhancement, Tests

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Description

• Introduced extensibility for custom locator strategies and web element classes in Selenium WebDriver.
• Enhanced RemoteConnection to support extra headers, custom user-agent, and additional HTTP commands.
• Implemented LocatorConverter for flexible locator conversion logic.
• Added comprehensive tests for new features, including custom locators, elements, and connection settings.

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Changes walkthrough 📝

	Relevant files
Enhancement	by.py Add support for custom locator strategies                                py/selenium/webdriver/common/by.py Added methods to register, retrieve, and clear custom finders. Introduced a dictionary to store custom finders. +16/-0    locator_converter.py Introduce LocatorConverter for custom locator conversion  py/selenium/webdriver/remote/locator_converter.py Introduced a new LocatorConverter class. Implemented default conversion logic for locators. +28/-0    remote_connection.py Enhance RemoteConnection with custom headers and commands py/selenium/webdriver/remote/remote_connection.py Added support for extra headers and custom user-agent. Enabled ignoring certificates in connection manager. Allowed registration of extra HTTP commands. +28/-3    webdriver.py Enhance WebDriver with custom locators and elements            py/selenium/webdriver/remote/webdriver.py Integrated LocatorConverter for element finding. Added support for custom web element classes. +10/-20
Tests	driver_element_finding_tests.py Add tests for custom locator strategies                                    py/test/selenium/webdriver/common/driver_element_finding_tests.py Added tests for registering and retrieving custom finders. Included tests for clearing custom finders. +18/-0    custom_element_tests.py Add tests for custom web element classes                                  py/test/selenium/webdriver/remote/custom_element_tests.py Added tests for using custom web element classes. Verified default and custom element class behavior. +61/-0    remote_custom_locator_tests.py Add tests for custom locator conversion                                    py/test/selenium/webdriver/remote/remote_custom_locator_tests.py Added tests for custom locator conversion. Verified custom locator logic in element finding. +54/-0    remote_connection_tests.py Add tests for RemoteConnection enhancements                            py/test/unit/selenium/webdriver/remote/remote_connection_tests.py Added tests for custom commands and headers in RemoteConnection. Verified user-agent override and certificate ignoring. +62/-0

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🔒 Security concerns Sensitive information exposure: The ignore_certificates option in the RemoteConnection class (line 248 of py/selenium/webdriver/remote/remote_connection.py) allows bypassing SSL certificate verification. This could potentially expose the application to man-in-the-middle attacks if used inappropriately. It's crucial to ensure that this option is only used in controlled environments and never in production settings.

⚡ Recommended focus areas for review Security Concern The ignore_certificates option allows bypassing SSL certificate verification, which could potentially lead to security vulnerabilities if used improperly. Performance Impact The addition of extra headers and custom commands might slightly increase the overhead for each request. The impact on performance should be evaluated, especially for high-volume scenarios. Code Complexity The introduction of LocatorConverter and custom web element classes adds flexibility but also increases the complexity of the element finding process. This might make debugging and maintenance more challenging.

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PR Code Suggestions ✨

Explore these optional code suggestions:

Category	Suggestion	Score
Security	Implement a more secure approach for certificate verification instead of disabling it entirely Consider using a more secure method for handling certificate verification. Instead of disabling certificate verification entirely, you could implement a custom certificate verification function or use a trusted certificate authority. py/selenium/webdriver/remote/remote_connection.py [247-249] if self._ignore_certificates: - pool_manager_init_args["cert_reqs"] = "CERT_NONE" - urllib3.disable_warnings(urllib3.exceptions.InsecureRequestWarning) + pool_manager_init_args["cert_reqs"] = "CERT_REQUIRED" + pool_manager_init_args["cert_file"] = "/path/to/custom/cert.pem" + pool_manager_init_args["assert_hostname"] = False Apply this suggestion Suggestion importance[1-10]: 9 Why: The suggestion addresses a significant security concern by proposing a more secure method for handling certificate verification, which is crucial for maintaining secure connections. This change enhances the security of the application by avoiding the complete disabling of certificate verification.	9
Enhancement	Implement more robust error handling and logging in the execute method to improve debugging and error reporting Consider implementing a more robust error handling mechanism for the execute method, such as custom exceptions for different types of errors or a logging system for better debugging. py/selenium/webdriver/remote/remote_connection.py [308-323] def execute(self, command, params): """Send a command to the remote server. Any path substitutions required for the URL mapped to the command should be included in the command parameters. :Args: - command - A string specifying the command to execute. - params - A dictionary of named parameters to send with the command as its JSON payload. + :Raises: + - UnknownCommandError: If the command is not recognized. + - CommandExecutionError: If there's an error during command execution. """ - command_info = self._commands.get(command) or self.extra_commands.get(command) - assert command_info is not None, f"Unrecognised command {command}" - path_string = command_info[1] - path = string.Template(path_string).substitute(params) + try: + command_info = self._commands.get(command) or self.extra_commands.get(command) + if command_info is None: + raise UnknownCommandError(f"Unrecognised command {command}") + path_string = command_info[1] + path = string.Template(path_string).substitute(params) + # ... rest of the method implementation + except Exception as e: + logging.error(f"Error executing command {command}: {str(e)}") + raise CommandExecutionError(f"Error executing {command}: {str(e)}") from e Apply this suggestion Suggestion importance[1-10]: 8 Why: The suggestion significantly improves error handling by introducing custom exceptions and logging, which aids in debugging and provides clearer error reporting, enhancing the robustness of the code.	8
	Implement dedicated methods for managing custom headers to improve flexibility and maintainability Consider using a more robust method for handling custom headers, such as a dedicated method for adding and removing headers, instead of directly modifying the extra_headers class variable. py/selenium/webdriver/remote/remote_connection.py [147] -extra_headers = None +@classmethod +def add_header(cls, key, value): + if cls.extra_headers is None: + cls.extra_headers = {} + cls.extra_headers[key] = value +@classmethod +def remove_header(cls, key): + if cls.extra_headers and key in cls.extra_headers: + del cls.extra_headers[key] + Apply this suggestion Suggestion importance[1-10]: 7 Why: The suggestion improves code maintainability and flexibility by proposing dedicated methods for managing custom headers, which is a more organized approach than directly modifying class variables.	7
	✅ Implement a more flexible system for managing custom commands to improve extensibility Suggestion Impact: The commit changed the `add_command` method to store commands in a dictionary format, aligning with the suggestion to use a more flexible system for managing custom commands. code diff: - @classmethod - def add_command(cls, name, method, url): + def add_command(self, name, method, url): """Register a new command.""" - cls.extra_commands[name] = (method, url) + self._commands[name] = (method, url) Consider using a more flexible approach for custom command registration, such as a dictionary-based system that allows for easier management and modification of commands. py/selenium/webdriver/remote/remote_connection.py [303-306] @classmethod def add_command(cls, name, method, url): """Register a new command.""" - cls.extra_commands[name] = (method, url) + cls.extra_commands[name] = {"method": method, "url": url} +@classmethod +def remove_command(cls, name): + """Remove a registered command.""" + if name in cls.extra_commands: + del cls.extra_commands[name] + Apply this suggestion Suggestion importance[1-10]: 6 Why: The suggestion enhances the extensibility of the code by recommending a dictionary-based system for managing custom commands, which allows for easier modifications and management of commands.	6

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[navin772]

@p0deje @KazuCocoa what do you think of the changes, would love to get your feedback on this!

[p0deje]

@navin772 The changes look good to me, I only wonder if we need to make _web_element_cls public. The rest is good as long as @KazuCocoa confirms it's fine for Appium.

[KazuCocoa]

Left a couple of comments.
I tried to integrate roughly a bit as https://github.com/appium/python-client/compare/selenium?expand=1

Thank you!

[navin772]

@KazuCocoa Thanks for the review, I have updated the PR with the requested changes.

[KazuCocoa]

Thank you. I left two comments.

I have also updated appium/python-client#1045 with this PR (and init_args_for_pool_manager modification in this comment)

[navin772]

@KazuCocoa updated the PR with the requested changes.

[KazuCocoa]

Thank you! LGTM
cc @p0deje

[KazuCocoa]

Lgtm

[VietND96]

Thank you, @navin772 !