Selenium with Python using Robot Framework - Introduction

Presented by: Pawan

Overview

• Introduction of a new series on Selenium with Python using Robot Framework.
• Topics covered:
  • What is Robot Framework?
  • Differences from other frameworks.
  • How to set up Robot Framework.
  • Prerequisites for setup.

What is Robot Framework?

• Definition:
  • A generic test automation framework for acceptance testing.
• Purpose:
  • Designed for users (customers) without programming backgrounds to automate test cases easily.
• Types of Testing Supported:
  • Focuses on Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD).
  • Supports Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior Driven Development (BDD).

Key Features of Robot Framework

• Keyword Driven Testing:
  • Uses predefined keywords for operations (e.g., `open browser` to launch a URL).
• Libraries:
  • Provides numerous libraries built with Python and Java.
  • Users can create new keywords using existing ones.
• Ease of Use:
  • Non-technical users can understand and write test cases easily using keywords.

Robot Framework vs. Traditional Selenium Scripts

• Traditional Selenium:
  • Requires knowledge of Python scripting and Selenium methods.
• Robot Framework:
  • Simplifies the process using keywords; code is easier to read and understand.
  • Example operations:
    • Traditional:
      • driver.get(url)
      • find_element_by_name().send_keys()
    • Robot Framework:
      • Open Browser
      • Input Text
      • Click Element

How Robot Framework Works

• Contains multiple built-in libraries (e.g., Selenium library, DB library) implemented in Python/Java.
• Installation Process:
  • Requires installing Robot Framework and additional libraries (like Selenium).

Setup Process

Prerequisites

1. Python Installation:
   • Download from python.org.
   • Ensure to configure the path for the script folder.
2. Install PyCharm IDE:
   • Download from JetBrains.
   • Choose the Community edition for free use.
3. Install Necessary Packages:
   • Using pip in command prompt:
     • pip install selenium
     • pip install robotframework
     • pip install robotframework-seleniumlibrary

Adding Packages in PyCharm

1. Open PyCharm and select your project.
2. Go to File > Settings > Project Interpreter.
3. Use the + button to add required libraries:
   • selenium
   • robotframework
   • robotframework-seleniumlibrary
4. Install Plugins:
   • Install IntelliBot Plugin to enable auto-completion for Robot Framework files.

Conclusion

• The setup for Robot Framework with Selenium is complete.
• Next video will cover writing basic test cases using Robot Framework.

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