Introduction of Paylod Driven Framework
What is a Payload-Driven Framework?
A payload-driven (or data-driven) framework separates test data — the request payloads — from the test logic itself, usually storing payloads in external files like Excel or JSON.
Why Use This Approach?
- The same test logic can run against many different data combinations without duplicating code.
- Non-technical team members can add or update test data without touching the automation code.
- It keeps large volumes of test scenarios organized and easy to maintain.
Typical Flow
The framework reads payload data from an external file, builds a request dynamically for each row of data, sends it, and validates the response before moving to the next data set.
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