Robot Framework in Python

Definition

• Robot Framework is an open-source, keyword-driven test automation framework that uses Python for writing and executing automated tests. It is designed for acceptance testing and robotic process automation (RPA). 

Examples

[pastacode lang=”python” manual=”class%20customlibrary%3A%0A%0A%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%20def%20say_hello(self%2C%20name)%3A%0A%0A%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%20print(f%22Hello%2C%20%7Bname%7D!%22)%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0″ message=”” highlight=”” provider=”manual”/]

Output

[pastacode lang=”python” manual=”Hello%2C%20Kaashiv!” message=”” highlight=”” provider=”manual”/]

Features

• Generates detailed HTML reports and logs for test results.
• Can be run on different operating systems
• Supports external libraries
• Allows for data-driven test cases

Advantages

• Keywords and test cases can be reused.
• Strong community support with many plugins.
• The keyword-driven approach makes it accessible to non-programmers.

Uses

• Used for validating the functionality of applications by testing.
• Automates repetitive tasks and processes.
• Automates regression tests to ensure that new changes.