
**FOR BEGINNERS ONLY**
A quick introduction to robot framework and Selenium. A high level architecture is explained in this tutorial which we generally use for automation using robot framework and selenium server.
Key features of robot framework:
RF is Free.
OS independent.
Require no (or very less) programming skill.
support web, device, api and database automation.
Excellent reporting.
support Continuous Integration
support parallel execution.
support remote execution.
excellent community support.
good option for RPA
Installation for robot framework is easy. You just need to follow the instructions given on the github link shared in resources.
In this video, you'd see RIDE editor and eclipse based RED editor for writing test cases. If you are new to robot framework, you can use RIDE editor since it is more user friendly. But later jump on to RED since there are couple of bugs in RIDE.
Let us begin with a simple project in RED editor and write our first test using robot framework.
This lecture explains about test suite, test cases and user keywords in robot framework.
This lecture explains some of the keywords of built-in library. Rest are covered in next lectures.
In this lecture, you'd learn what are scalars, lists, dictionaries and how to create them. This tutorial also explains how to import variables from variable files.
This lecture explains suite setup, suite teardown, test setup and test teardown.
In this lecture, you'd learn about resource files and how we can keep user keywords and variables in the resources. External resources enable common features to be placed separately and reduces code redundancy.
In this lecture, you'd learn how repetitive things can be done more efficiently using loops.
In this lecture, you'd learn about list of functions that we have for implementing conditions. We don't have If..else or switch case statements in robot framework like we have in other programming languages. So it is important to see these keywords.
Robot Framework is a test automation framework. It is used for simplifying your test automation process. With Robot, you can run a variety of automated tests with the assistance of Selenium Webdriver, API, Database, etc. Robot Framework is easier to learn than other frameworks and it helps you automate your tests with ease.
This course begins with covering the features, functionalities, and the use of Robot framework along with setting up the development environment wherein you will create a project and a script directory. You will then deep dive into the essential concepts of the framework such as functions, variables, loops, and test libraries with practical use cases. You will also learn how Selenium and SeleniumLibrary are used along with Robot framework for writing test cases.
By the end of the course, you will be well-versed in using Robot Framework for your test automation requirements.
KEY FEATURES -
Get well-versed with Web Automation using Robot Framework
Automate any website with confidence and skills gained in this course
Execute test scripts on a real website to acquire real-world industry specific scenarios
APPROACH - The course will follow hands-on approach. Each concept will first be explained in theory and then it will be followed by a hands-on practical examples. Best test automation practices will also be discussed to give the student an idea about how things work in industry.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN -
Gain a complete understanding of Web Automation using Robot Framework.
Automate web based applications and web services using Robot framework
Manage your test cases by designing structures using Robot Framework
Perform cross-browser testing on firefox, chrome, and Internet Explorer.
Programming concepts in Robot Framework - Variables, Loops
Robot Framework libraries such as SeleniumLibrary for web UI automation
ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Kamal Girdher is a Lead automation architect, with rich experience on automation of web, mobile and web service applications. He is a Youtuber, blogger and therefore passionate about teaching thousands of people all over the world.