Use the `text()` function in XPath to match elements with exact text content for precise selection.
Employ the `contains()` function to find elements that include a specific substring, which is useful for partial text matches.
For case-insensitive searches, utilize the `translate()` function in XPath to convert text to a single case before matching.
When searching for text within a specific attribute, combine attribute-specific queries with text-based functions to refine your search criteria.
Ensure that the XPath expression correctly matches the structure and tags of the HTML document to avoid selection errors.
Verify that the text being searched for does not include leading or trailing whitespace, as this can affect both exact and partial text matches.
Regularly update your XPath queries to accommodate changes in the website's HTML structure, which might otherwise lead to incorrect element selection.
Test XPath expressions in tools like browser developer consoles to ensure they accurately select the desired elements before implementing them in code.
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