Learn Different Types of Frameworks

Common Framework Types

• Linear (Record & Playback): simplest form, records steps directly with no reusability — quick but hard to maintain.
• Data-Driven Framework: separates test data from test logic, running the same script against many data sets.
• Keyword-Driven Framework: represents test steps as keywords in a table, readable by non-programmers.
• Hybrid Framework: combines data-driven and keyword-driven approaches (and sometimes more) to get the benefits of each.
• Behavior-Driven (BDD) Framework: uses plain-language scenarios (like Gherkin/Cucumber) to describe tests.

Choosing a Framework Type

The right choice depends on team skill level, how much test data varies, and how important non-technical readability is to the project.