Why create a 'driver' reference variable of type WebDriver instead of directly using a specific driver like FirefoxDriver?

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#1

What is the purpose of creating a reference variable- ‘driver’ of type WebDriver instead of directly creating a FireFoxDriver object or any other driver’s reference in the statement Webdriver driver = new FirefoxDriver();?

#2

Hey Richard,

Think of it like having a universal remote for browsers. With a WebDriver reference, you can easily switch between different browsers (like Chrome or IE) by just changing the assigned driver, making your code more adaptable and versatile.

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