Hybrid Test Automation
The most commonly implemented framework is a best combination of all the techniques. It combines Keyword Driven, modular, Library and Data Driven frameworks. Hybrid Testing Framework allows data driven scripts to take advantage of the powerful libraries and utilities that usually accompany a keyword driven architecture. The framework utilities can make the data driven scripts more compact and less prone to failure. Tests are fully scripted in a Hybrid Testing Framework thus increasing the automation effort. Hybrid Testing Framework also implements extensive error and unexpected windows handling. It is used for automation of medium to large applications with long shelf life.
Advantages:
§ Fastest and less costly way to develop the automation scripts due to higher code re- usability
§ Utilizing a modular design, and using files or records to both input and verify data, reduces redundancy and duplication of effort in creating automated test scripts
Disadvantages:
§ No reporting mechanism to maintain reports for test results, error logs
§ No separate function libraries for common code and business logic code
