In software testing, web and mobile automation testing has become indispensable. Over the past decade, organizations across industries have increasingly relied on test automation to efficiently handle the diverse array of devices, platforms, browsers, and screen resolutions encountered in their testing endeavors.
While individual automation testers may have their approach to scripting automation tasks, collaboration within a team or organization necessitates adopting a structured automation framework incorporating a design pattern. Such frameworks offer numerous benefits, including enhanced code quality, maintainability, reusability, scalability, extensibility, and readability.
Selecting the appropriate design pattern is a critical decision influenced by factors such as the application’s complexity, the expertise of automation team members, and project timelines. A poorly designed framework can lead to unreliable test results, code redundancy, and maintenance challenges, ultimately undermining the effectiveness of the automation effort.
