What are some attributes of a good test framework when selecting one How to choose one among so many

Question

I have been trying to choose among the plethora of testing frameworks that are available in the market. Are there any features based on which I can narrow down my list?

Answer 1

There are way too many and it's difficult to choose though I have my requirements. Here are some things that you can consider, that might help you out:

• Modular: The framework should be adaptable to change.
• Reusable – The commonly used methods or utilities should be kept in a common file which is easily accessible to all the scripts.
• Consistent – The test suite should be written in a consistent format by following the coding practices.
• Independent – The test scripts should be written in such a way that they are independent of each other.
• Logging – It is good to have implemented the logging feature in the framework.
• Reporting – Once the scripting is done, we can have the results and reports sent via email.
• Integration – Automation framework should be such that it is easy to integrate with other applications