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Actions Class (Mouse & Keyboard)

📖 Detailed Explanation:

The `Actions` class is used for complex user interactions that involve the mouse (hover, drag and drop, right-click, double-click) or keyboard (key combinations, modifier keys). These are 'Composite' actions that simulate real user behavior more accurately than simple click/type. The Actions class uses the 'Builder' pattern, allowing you to chain multiple actions together before calling `perform()`.

🌍 Real-World Example:

Simple click() is like tapping a button. Actions class is like holding Shift, clicking, dragging, then releasing—complex interactions that require multiple steps.

🎯 Scenario-Based Interview Question:

You need to hover over a 'Men's Fashion' menu to see the 'Shoes' sub-menu. `click()` doesn't work because the menu is only visible on hover. How do you solve this?