In Selenium, a framework is a code structure that makes code maintenance easier and more efficient. It involves breaking the entire code into smaller pieces of code that test a particular functionality, and separating the "data set" from the actual "test case". There are several types of frameworks in Selenium, including:
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Data Driven Framework: This framework separates the test data from the actual test case, and the test data is fed from external sources such as an Excel file, .CSV file, or database.
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Keyword Driven Framework: This framework speeds up automated testing by separating keywords for a common set of functions and instructions. All the operations and instructions to be performed are written in some external file like an Excel sheet.
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Hybrid Driven Framework: This framework combines the features of both Data Driven and Keyword Driven frameworks, and is the most commonly used framework in Selenium.
Using a framework in Selenium has several benefits, including increased code reusability, higher portability, reduced cost of script maintenance, better code readability, and the ability to conduct regression testing.
