what is the difference bewteen Data driven framework and Keyword driven framework

Question

Can someone explain the difference bewteen Data driven framework and Keyword driven framework? Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

Data-driven framework

• In this framework, the test case logic are the part of test scripts.
• It is better to keep the input data separate.
• The test cases received by the data from the external files and store them into variables.

Keyword-driven framework

• In this framework, mostly are seen as table of keywords. Every keyword either maps to an action or an object.
• The actions reflect the product functionality, and the objects are represented as its resources such as web elements, or commands.
• They always are detached from the test automation suite. Hence, the tests creation can continue with or without the application under test.