Is Your Automation Framework Ready for the Next Level of Complexity?

Manish Saini
8 min readOct 3, 2024

Automation frameworks are the backbone of modern software testing. As applications grow in size and complexity, frameworks need to scale accordingly. However, many teams find their automation frameworks hitting roadblocks — struggling to keep up with the increasing demands of complex test scenarios, integration challenges, and larger data sets.

If your tests are failing more frequently, taking longer to run, or becoming difficult to maintain, it might be a sign that your current framework isn’t equipped to handle the next level of complexity. In this article, we’ll explore the telltale signs of a struggling framework, common pitfalls that hinder scalability, and strategies to future-proof your automation efforts.

Signs Your Automation Framework Is Struggling

As your application grows, there are clear signs that your automation framework may be reaching its limits. Recognizing these issues early on is key to preventing further bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Here are some common indicators:

  1. Increased Test Failures and Maintenance
    When the framework can’t keep pace with changes in the application, you’ll notice an uptick in flaky tests — ones that pass inconsistently. This leads to more time spent maintaining and fixing tests…

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Manish Saini
Manish Saini

Written by Manish Saini

Enabling Productivity in Testing | Consultant | SDET | Python | API Testing | Continuous Testing | Performance Testing | Framework Design