TFT Automation Framework for Generic Systems (TAGS)
summary
A spreadsheet-driven automation framework that lets QA write test cases, object repository and data in Excel and execute them via Selenium WebDriver or QTP/QuickTest across a central controller plus agents; the setup runs grid-based distribution and cloud launches, has executed suites up to 3,000 test cases, and includes screenshots, HTML reports and email delivery. Built in C# (porting to Java), it exposes ~120 keyword actions, integrates with Quality Center/TestLink/Test Manager, supports parallel runs and incremental reuse of test steps.
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Introduction to TAGS
- 1:47Framework overview and purpose
- 5:36Three key components explained
- 18:55Benefits of spreadsheet-based testing
- 20:41Folder structure and setup
- 27:27Test execution and reporting
- 31:42Q&A and future plans
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