What is a framework, and why is it essential in RPA projects?

A framework is a combination of rules, strategies, tools, techniques, and processes that helps in the speedy development of any software. As in RPA, we are developing bots, which are nothing but programs and scripts, so the same concept of software development applies. The framework helps lay a foundation for the development and structure of the whole development process. It helps speed up the development phase as the standard components for development and design are already decided as per the knowledge gathered by the SA.

The framework helps bring consistency, standard, reusability, and stability to all RPA projects. So, defining a framework in the early stages is important.

Let’s understand this using a scenario. Assume that you are designing a process that needs technologies and techniques such as optical character recognition (OCR), application programming interfaces (APIs), connection to a third party...