robotframework

Robot Framework is an open-source automation framework for acceptance testing, acceptance test-driven development, and robotic process automation. It is a keyword-driven framework that uses a human-readable syntax, making it easy for both technical and non-technical users to understand and use.

The framework is built on Python and can be extended with libraries written in Python or Java. This extensibility allows it to be used for a wide range of automation tasks, including testing web applications, APIs, mobile applications, and desktop applications. Robot Framework also supports various external libraries that provide additional functionalities, such as database interaction, SSH, and more.

Robot Framework utilizes a keyword-driven testing approach. Tests are written using keywords, which are typically short, descriptive phrases that represent an action or a check. These keywords can be defined within the framework itself or imported from external libraries. This approach promotes reusability and maintainability of test cases.

The framework supports a tabular data syntax for writing test cases, which can be in either the `plain text`, `TSV` (tab-separated values), or `HTML` formats. This flexible syntax caters to different user preferences and skill sets. Test results are generated in HTML format, providing clear and detailed reports and logs of test execution.

Robot Framework is platform-independent and can run on various operating systems. Its open-source nature and active community contribute to its continuous development and wide adoption across different industries for test automation and RPA needs.