Test automation has always been looked upon as a magic formula to improve the quality processes of products/applications right from the day when first commercial product/application was made. But when one actually starts automating the testing, the ground realities are realized. Defining the scope of automation and selection of right tool for automation are overwhelming in the first place. And even if these teething troubles are overcome, the automation tool developed is usually inefficient as

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... ots of important considerations are overlooked. This paper aims at the following it suggest the solution of the above mentioned issues, It suggests best practices to be followed while doing the automation. It also aims at organizations who consider automating their testing process. It analyses the key factors to be considered in selecting a tool for automation.