Framework Overview

A framework is a standardized platform that provides pre-built tools, components, and libraries for developing and testing applications. It simplifies development, improves consistency, reusability, and enhances productivity.

Why We Need a Framework

Frameworks are essential for several reasons:

• Code Reusability: They help reduce redundant code by providing reusable components.
• Consistency: Frameworks enforce best practices, improving readability and maintainability.
• Modularization: The project is broken into manageable units that are easy to test and reuse.
• Efficiency: Frameworks automate repetitive tasks, enhancing productivity.
• Scalability: They provide a structured approach that helps scale the application as the project grows.
• Debugging and Maintenance: The structured nature of a framework makes it easier to locate and fix bugs.

Framework Components

1. Generic Utility

This package contains helper classes and utility functions that are reusable across the project.

• Example: Loggers, Date utilities, File handling utilities, etc.

2. POM (Page Object Model) / Object Repository

The POM design pattern maintains an object repository where the web elements of the web pages are stored. Each page will have a corresponding class.

• Example: Web elements locators, methods to interact with UI components, etc.

3. Test Data

This folder contains data used for running the test cases, like Excel, CSV, or JSON files.

• Example: Input values, expected results, environment configurations.

4. Resources

This folder stores external files, configurations, and drivers that are required during test execution.

• Example: Configuration files, browser drivers, libraries.

5. Test Scripts

This package contains the actual test cases that execute the application functionality.

• Example: Test classes, setup, and teardown methods, annotations.

6. HTML Reports

This folder stores the reports generated after test execution in HTML format.

• Example: Summary reports, detailed logs, graphs, and metrics.

7. Screenshots

This folder stores screenshots captured during test execution, especially when a test fails.

• Example: Screenshots of failures, test steps.

8. Suite Files

Suite files define the order in which test cases are executed and include other settings like parallel execution.

• Example: TestNG testng.xml or JUnit suite files.

9. pom.xml

This file is the Project Object Model in Maven, managing project dependencies and build configurations.

• Example: Dependencies for Selenium, TestNG, build plugins, project metadata.