[py] Convert all relative imports to absolute imports

[cgoldberg]

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💥 What does this PR do?

This PR converts all relative imports used in the Python bindings to absolute imports and adds a ruff linting rule to disallow them in the future.

Previously, we used a mix of relative and absolute imports. This unifies how we import modules using the preferred method.

🔄 Types of changes

• Cleanup (formatting, renaming)

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PR Type

Other

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Description

• Convert all relative imports to absolute imports

• Add ruff linting rule to prevent future relative imports

• Standardize import style across Python bindings

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Diagram Walkthrough

flowchart LR
  A["Relative Imports"] --> B["Absolute Imports"]
  B --> C["Ruff Linting Rule"]
  C --> D["Consistent Import Style"]

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File Walkthrough

	Relevant files
Formatting	31 files __init__.py Convert relative exception imports to absolute                      +1/-1      __init__.py Convert all webdriver relative imports to absolute              +28/-28  webdriver.py Convert chrome options and service imports                              +2/-3      action_chains.py Convert action chain relative imports to absolute                +5/-6      action_builder.py Convert action builder relative imports to absolute            +7/-8      interaction.py Convert input device import to absolute                                    +1/-1      key_actions.py Convert key action relative imports to absolute                    +5/-5      key_input.py Convert key input relative imports to absolute                      +3/-3      pointer_actions.py Convert pointer action relative imports to absolute            +4/-5      pointer_input.py Convert pointer input relative imports to absolute              +2/-3      wheel_actions.py Convert wheel action relative imports to absolute                +2/-2      wheel_input.py Convert wheel input relative imports to absolute                  +2/-3      browsing_context.py Convert session import to absolute                                              +1/-2      script.py Convert log and session imports to absolute                            +2/-3      dialog.py Convert account import to absolute                                              +1/-1      webdriver.py Convert edge options and service imports                                  +2/-3      webdriver.py Convert firefox relative imports to absolute                          +3/-4      webdriver.py Convert IE options and service imports                                      +2/-3      fedcm.py Convert command import to absolute                                              +1/-1      mobile.py Convert command import to absolute                                              +1/-1      remote_connection.py Convert remote module relative imports to absolute              +4/-5      shadowroot.py Convert by and command imports to absolute                              +2/-2      switch_to.py Convert command import to absolute                                              +1/-2      webdriver.py Convert all remote webdriver relative imports                        +14/-15  webelement.py Convert command and shadowroot imports to absolute              +2/-3      webdriver.py Convert safari relative imports to absolute                            +4/-5      event_firing_webdriver.py Convert event listener import to absolute                                +1/-2      events.py Convert support module imports to absolute                              +2/-2      ui.py Convert select and wait imports to absolute                            +2/-2      webdriver.py Convert webkitgtk options and service imports                        +2/-3      webdriver.py Convert wpewebkit options and service imports                        +2/-3
Configuration changes	1 files pyproject.toml Add TID252 rule to prevent relative imports                            +1/-1

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⚡ Recommended focus areas for review Lint Rule Scope Adding ruff rule TID252 enforces absolute imports across the codebase; confirm this does not unintentionally affect third-party test fixtures, examples, or generated files that may rely on relative imports. extend-select = ["E4", "E7", "E9", "F", "I", "E501", "RUF022", "TID252"] fixable = ["ALL"] Public API Consistency Absolute import changes should preserve the public API surface; verify all and import side effects remain identical, especially aliases like SafariOptions and ChromiumEdge. from selenium.webdriver.chrome.options import Options as ChromeOptions # noqa from selenium.webdriver.chrome.service import Service as ChromeService # noqa from selenium.webdriver.chrome.webdriver import WebDriver as Chrome # noqa from selenium.webdriver.common.action_chains import ActionChains # noqa from selenium.webdriver.common.desired_capabilities import DesiredCapabilities # noqa from selenium.webdriver.common.keys import Keys # noqa from selenium.webdriver.common.proxy import Proxy # noqa from selenium.webdriver.edge.options import Options as EdgeOptions # noqa from selenium.webdriver.edge.service import Service as EdgeService # noqa from selenium.webdriver.edge.webdriver import WebDriver as ChromiumEdge # noqa from selenium.webdriver.edge.webdriver import WebDriver as Edge # noqa from selenium.webdriver.firefox.firefox_profile import FirefoxProfile # noqa from selenium.webdriver.firefox.options import Options as FirefoxOptions # noqa from selenium.webdriver.firefox.service import Service as FirefoxService # noqa from selenium.webdriver.firefox.webdriver import WebDriver as Firefox # noqa from selenium.webdriver.ie.options import Options as IeOptions # noqa from selenium.webdriver.ie.service import Service as IeService # noqa from selenium.webdriver.ie.webdriver import WebDriver as Ie # noqa from selenium.webdriver.remote.webdriver import WebDriver as Remote # noqa from selenium.webdriver.safari.options import Options as SafariOptions from selenium.webdriver.safari.service import Service as SafariService # noqa from selenium.webdriver.safari.webdriver import WebDriver as Safari # noqa from selenium.webdriver.webkitgtk.options import Options as WebKitGTKOptions # noqa from selenium.webdriver.webkitgtk.service import Service as WebKitGTKService # noqa from selenium.webdriver.webkitgtk.webdriver import WebDriver as WebKitGTK # noqa from selenium.webdriver.wpewebkit.options import Options as WPEWebKitOptions # noqa from selenium.webdriver.wpewebkit.service import Service as WPEWebKitService # noqa from selenium.webdriver.wpewebkit.webdriver import WebDriver as WPEWebKit # noqa Circular Import Risk Converting intra-package relative imports to absolute can expose latent circular dependencies; ensure ActionChains and actions.* modules import without recursion in all entry points. from selenium.webdriver.common.actions.action_builder import ActionBuilder from selenium.webdriver.common.actions.key_input import KeyInput from selenium.webdriver.common.actions.pointer_input import PointerInput from selenium.webdriver.common.actions.wheel_input import ScrollOrigin, WheelInput from selenium.webdriver.common.utils import keys_to_typing from selenium.webdriver.remote.webelement import WebElement

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