Test Automation, if done right can reap tremendous benefits in uplifting the quality of a product (AUT).
However, no automation tool can guarantee that if there is no solid test automation framework(TAF) in place. Test automation framework is the backbone of any test automation. And unfortunately, it cannot be generic. It has been developed in-house to cater to AUT and the internal QA/development processes. Various components needed for the test automation framework can be found easily on different test forums. But what challenges, dilemmas do framework developers face while building one, need careful attention.