The word automation “framework” is sometimes used incorrectly.<\/p>\n
Would you classify Selenium, RestAssured etc. as framework?<\/p>\n
IMHO these are libraries, using which we develop frameworks.<\/p>\n
Frameworks are built using a number of libraries like the ones mentioned.<\/p>\n
There might be some common utilities of your own, some additional reporting you’d add along with a reporting library etc.<\/p>\n
In general, a ‘framework’ IMHO will be something you build for your product using a number of libraries.<\/p>\n
Linked article for further details:<\/p>\n