Robot Framework is an open-source test automation framework designed to simplify and streamline the process of software testing. It is a generic keyword-driven automation framework that supports both acceptance testing and acceptance test-driven development (ATDD). Developed using Python, Robot Framework allows testers to write high-level test cases in a simple format, making it accessible to both technical and non-technical users.
Key features of Robot Framework include its extensibility, as it supports the integration of external libraries (e.g. Selenium, SSH and MQTT), enabling users to extend its functionality as per their specific requirements.
Robot Framework promotes a keyword-driven approach, where test cases are expressed using keywords in a readable and understandable syntax. This helps in creating test cases that are both human-readable and easily maintainable.
With its versatility, ease of use, and robust capabilities, Robot Framework has gained popularity in the software testing community as a reliable tool for test automation, contributing to efficient and effective testing processes in various domains.
In the sections below I have provided a few exmaples of the Robot Framework libraries which I have personally found most useful. These Libraries include: Selenium libarary (Testing user interface through browser), SSH libarary (Opening a shell to any node and execute commands), and finally MQTT libarary (Capable of sending a receiving MQTT messeage to a broker).