About Robot Framework
Robot Framework is an open source automation framework for test automation and robotic process automation. Its syntax uses readable keywords that anyone on a team can follow.
What it does
Test cases are written as keywords, and new keywords can be added through libraries written in Python, Java and other languages. The framework integrates with other tools, so it can be part of a wider automation setup. The project is supported by the Robot Framework Foundation and is used across many industries.
Key features
- Human readable keyword syntax
- Libraries in Python, Java and other languages
- Hundreds of third party libraries
- Supported by the Robot Framework Foundation
Who it's for
QA teams and automation engineers who want readable test cases, and teams that use robotic process automation for business tasks.
Pricing and good to know
Robot Framework is Apache-2.0 licensed and has no licence fees. The GitHub repository has about 12k stars. The community holds events and a newsletter, and the project publishes blog posts and podcast episodes for users.
Highlights
- Write test cases with readable keywords
- Extend with Python or Java libraries
- Use third party libraries from a large community
- Automate business processes with RPA
