Steps for an effective Test Automation Approach?

1. Evaluate to understand the real need for automation based on application type

2. Define automation goals and priorities

3. Plan automated testing strategy

4. Select the right automation testing tool & testing framework based on project requirements

5. Decide on what test cases to automate

6. Develop good quality test data

7. Create automated tests more resistant to UI changes

8. Execute the tests for the test scripts developed

9. Test early and often with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pattern

10. Maintain the test scripts for future use