Java Selenium Test Automation Framework
When this automation framework runs, everything starts with the TestNG suite file.
This file defines which tests should execute and in what order. From there, control moves into the test scripts.
The test scripts are the brains of the operation. They define the test steps—like logging in, performing actions, and verifying results. But instead of directly interacting with the browser, they delegate that responsibility to the Page Objects.
Page Objects represent different screens of the application. Each one contains the elements and actions for a specific page, keeping the test code clean and reusable.
When a test script calls a method from a Page Object, that method uses Selenium WebDriver to interact with the browser. WebDriver sends commands to the browser through the ChromeDriver, performing actions like clicking buttons or entering text.
As the browser executes these actions, the application responds, and the UI updates accordingly.
The test script then captures this response and performs assertions to verify whether the expected outcome matches the actual result.
Finally, the results are logged and compiled into reports, giving you a clear view of what passed and what failed.
In short, the flow is simple: TestNG triggers the tests, test scripts define the logic, Page Objects handle interactions, WebDriver controls the browser, and results are validated and reported.”