How will you develop a test framework that supports both Linux and Windows platforms?

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Developing a cross-platform test framework requires careful design, tool selection, and environment management.

Choose a cross-platform testing framework like Selenium or Appium that supports both Windows and Linux.
Utilize a build tool like Maven or Gradle that can run on both platforms to manage dependencies and build processes.
Implement platform-specific configurations using environment variables or configuration files to handle OS differences.
Use containerization tools like Docker to create a consistent testing environment across both platforms.
Incorporate CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions that can run tests on both Windows and Linux agents.

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