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QTP Framework Tutorials<\/div>\n
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Everything you wanted to know about automation frameworks with QTP<\/div>\n


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“QTP Framework<\/strong>, or in general, a test automation framework, is a \u2018set of guidelines\u2019<\/strong> which you can follow during scripting to achieve some \u2018desired\u2019 results<\/strong>. These desired results can anything like – the code should be easy to understand and maintain, it should be re-usable and easily scalable”<\/div>\n


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Some useful guidelines to create automation frameworks<\/h1>\n
Listed below are few common guidelines that will help you get started with creating your own automation frameworks in QTP. All these guidelines have been covered in detail in the individual articles on QTP frameworks.<\/div>\n


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a)<\/strong> coding standards, comments structure and variable naming conventions
\nb)<\/strong> structure of excel data sheets, grouping of workbooks and individual sheets
\nc)<\/strong> folder structure for test scripts, reusable libraries and object repositories
\nd)<\/strong> storing test run results, overwriting results or saving the results separately
\ne)<\/strong> accessing and updating repositories, libraries by different team members
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Salient features of a good automation framework<\/h1>\n
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a) The framework should be such that it helps to achieve maximum possible re-use.
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\nb) The framework code should be easy to read, understand and maintain.
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\nc) All components in the framework such as test cases, function libraries, object repositories, data sheets, test results etc should be stored in separate folders.
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\nd) <\/strong>Test data should be kept separate from code, preferably in excel sheets.
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\ne) Error handling and batch execution should be added to the framework.
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\nf) Auto-email (or sms) sending feature can also be implemented in the framework.<\/div>\n
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Different types of QTP frameworks<\/div>\n

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Introduction to QTP Frameworks (eBook)<\/div>\n
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This eBook will provide you with a quick introduction about each of the automation frameworks. This will include the features of the framework, its flow, and its advantages and disadvantages<\/p>\n

eBook (PDF) \u2013 Basics of QTP Framework<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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QTP Linear Framework<\/div>\n
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This is the most basic framework where you write your script as is. That is, with this approach you write all the steps one after the other in a linear fashion.<\/p>\n

QTP Linear Framework \u2013 Complete Guide with AOM example<\/a> [sample code available]<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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QTP Modular Framework<\/div>\n
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With this framework, you write the entire code into different functions and then you call these functions wherever required. These functions can be both reusable and non-reusable.<\/p>\n

Designing QTP modular framework from scratch<\/a> [sample code available<\/strong>]<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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QTP Data Driven Framework<\/div>\n
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In this type of QTP framework, your data is kept separate from the code, preferably in excel files. This helps you execute the same code for multiple sets of data.<\/p>\n

Basics of Data Driven Framework in QTP – Part 1<\/a> [sample code available<\/strong>]<\/strong>
\nHow to Select appropriate Data Sheet format for Data Driven Framework<\/a>
\nDesigning Data Driven Framework that uses Excel Sheets \u2013 Part 2<\/a> [sample code available<\/strong>]<\/strong>
\nDesigning Data Driven Framework that uses Excel Sheets \u2013 Part 3<\/a> [sample code available<\/strong>]<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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QTP Keyword Driven Framework<\/div>\n
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In this type of QTP Framework, you can create different keywords and associate different actions with these keywords. When QTP encounters a particular framework, it will execute the action associated with that framework.<\/p>\n

Basics of Keyword Driven Framework in QTP<\/a>
\nKeyword Driven Framework mapped at Operation Level \u2013 Part 1<\/a>
\nKeyword Driven Framework mapped at Operation Level \u2013 Part 2<\/a> [sample code available]<\/strong>
\nKeyword Driven Framework mapped at Functional Level \u2013 Part 1<\/a>
\nKeyword Driven Framework mapped at Functional Level \u2013 Part 2<\/a> [sample code available]<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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QTP Hybrid Framework<\/div>\n
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Hybrid framework is a combination of one or more frameworks discussed above. Based upon your requirements, you can combine the features of any of the above frameworks. The resultant framework would be a Hybrid framework.<\/p>\n

Architecture and features of a Hybrid Framework<\/a>
\nDesigning a Hybrid Framework in QTP \u2013 Part 1<\/a>
\nDesigning Hybrid Framework in QTP \u2013 Part 2<\/a>
\nDesigning Hybrid Framework in QTP \u2013 Part 3<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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Business Process Testing (BPT) Framework<\/div>\n
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In this QTP Framework, you can divide your test case flow into multiple Business Components. You can then re-use these components as many times as required. You need Quality Center access in order to use BPT Framework. Also you need to acquire BPT license from HP in order to use this framework.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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