A framework is defined as a broad overview, guideline, or skeleton of the interlinked components, which supports a particular approach to a specific objective, and serves as a guide that can be enhanced as required by adding or deleting components. A framework is a working or conceptual model that supports or provides guidelines for creating or expanding the test scripts to achieve the test automation, ensuring lower maintenance and easy expandability.
A test automation framework is a layered structure and provides the mechanism to interrelate and interact with each other to achieve the common goals. Frameworks also include actual programs and interfaces or offer utility tools for using the frameworks. A framework facilitates a standard way for modifying, adding, and deleting the scripts and functions. It's a comprehensive structure that provides scalability and reliability with less efforts.
Automation goals can be achieved by selecting the right framework that is suitable...