Mastering RobotCode and robot.toml: Best Practices in Real-Life Robot Framework Projects

How to master RobotCode Extension and Command Line Tools in real-life Robot Framework projects.

This workshop covers installation, setup, project structuring, python project managers, robot.toml configuration, key features, utilizing CLI tools, integrating CI/CD processes, and collaborating with distributed teams.

Workshop Overview

This workshop offers an in-depth introduction to the RobotCode Extension and Command Line Tools, focusing on their practical application in real-life Robot Framework projects.

Participants will gain hands-on experience and learn best practices to enhance their test automation workflows.

Key Topics

1. Installation of RobotCode:

   • Step-by-step guide to installing the RobotCode Extension and CLI tools.

2. Project Setup with RobotCode:

   • Creating a new example project.
   • Configuring the project environment and RobotCode settings.
   • Structuring the project for scalability and maintainability.
   • Using Python project managers for efficient dependency management.
   • Best practices in project setup and organization.

3. Exploring RobotCode Features:

   • Overview of general features that enhance productivity.
   • Introduction to new and advanced features.

4. Using robot.toml Configuration:

   • Understanding general configuration settings.
   • Creating configuration profiles for different environments.
   • Splitting configuration into multiple files for modularity.

5. Command Line Interface (CLI) Tools:

   • Retrieving valuable information about your project.
   • Analyzing your project to identify improvements.
   • Running tests directly from the command line.
   • Implementing git hooks to streamline your development workflow.
   • Best practices for effective CLI usage.

6. Integrating CI/CD Processes:

   • Executing tests within a CI/CD pipeline.
   • Debugging test runs in CI/CD environments.
   • Best practices for continuous integration and deployment.

7. Collaborating with Distributed Teams:

   • Structuring and packaging Robot Framework projects for team collaboration.
   • Sharing and utilizing resources and libraries across multiple teams and projects.
   • Best practices for working in distributed development environments.

Who Should Attend

• Developers, QA engineers, and test automation professionals using Robot Framework.
• Individuals seeking to enhance their skills with RobotCode.
• Teams interested in improving collaboration and efficiency in test automation.

Methodology

The workshop combines lectures, live demonstrations, and hands-on exercises.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of Robot Framework.
• Familiarity with Python is beneficial but not mandatory.
• A Notebook with internet connection and Visual Studio Code (or PyCharm) installed.

Lessons Learned

• Install and configure RobotCode and its CLI tools.
• Set up and structure Robot Framework projects effectively.
• Manage projects and dependencies using Python project managers.
• Leverage RobotCode features to optimize workflows.
• Integrate RobotCode tools into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate efficiently within distributed teams.
• Apply best practices throughout test automation projects.

Authors

• Daniel Biehl
• Fabian Tsirogiannis

Links

• RobotCode
• Hatch