Common test automation frameworks

Test automation frameworks are a collection of tools and processes that help standardize the test automation effort. They act as technical guidelines for any test implementation. We touched upon the importance of test automation frameworks in Chapter 2, Test Automation Strategy, in devising a sound test strategy. In this section, we will look at a selection of frameworks that assist in diverse kinds of testing. For each of these frameworks, we will try to understand their high-level architecture and the primary purpose they serve. In the subsequent chapters of this book, we will implement automated test cases using most of these frameworks. You should note that there is a whole array of effective test automation tools available on the market to serve specific organizational needs. For example, Playwright and Puppeteer are often considered to be modern alternatives for Selenium. The goal of this section is to equip you with knowledge about the basic...