Robot Framework With Python Notes
Robot Framework With Python Notes
Robot Framework is an open-source test automation framework for acceptance testing and acceptance test-driven
development (ATDD). It uses keyword-driven testing and can integrate with various tools and libraries to extend its
functionality.
Key Features:
- Easy syntax
Installation:
- Test Cases and Keywords: Defined in test case files using keywords.
- Libraries: Built-in and external libraries can be imported for additional functionalities.
- Resource Files: Separate files where variables, keywords, and settings can be defined for reuse.
Robot Framework with Python - Notes
Robot Framework allows integration with Python to create custom libraries and keywords.
- Define functions in Python and make them accessible as keywords in Robot Framework.
- Example:
```python
# my_keywords.py
def custom_keyword():
```
In Robot Framework:
```robot
Library my_keywords.py
custom_keyword
```
Robot Framework with Python - Notes
Running Tests
- Use command-line options for specific requirements, such as tags or output directories.
Parallel Execution:
- With tools like Pabot, tests can be run in parallel, improving test efficiency for large suites.
Following these best practices can help maintain a clear, maintainable test suite in Robot Framework.