May News

Robot Framework Foundation

Robot Framework and Our Ecosystem

Building a better Robot Framework together! 🌟

In this update, we present some of the latest releases in the Robot Framework ecosystem, offering valuable insights into them.

Ecosystem Updates: 🔍

• Browser library v18.5.1
• Robotframework-requests v1.0a10
• Robocop 5.1.0
• SeleniumLibrary 6.4.0

Browser library v18.5.1

• Repository: MarketSquare/robotframework-browser
• Tag: v18.5.1
• Commit: e432cf0
• Released by: aaltat

Browser library 18.5.1 was released on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Browser supports Python 3.8+, Node 18/20 LTS, and Robot Framework 5.0+. The library was tested with Playwright 1.44.0.

This release has 2 assets:

• Source code (zip)
• Source code (tar.gz)

Visit the release page to download them.

Robotframework-requests v1.0a10

• Repository: MarketSquare/robotframework-requests
• Tag: v1.0a10
• Commit: 79fc96d
• Released by: github-actions[bot]

What's Changed:

• Remove support for Python 2 by @PaulBrandUWV in #392
• Fix acceptance tests with latest flask and werkzeug by @PaulBrandUWV in #391

New Contributors:

• @PaulBrandUWV made their first contribution in #392

Full Changelog: v1.0a8...v1.0a10

This release has 2 assets:

• Source code (zip)
• Source code (tar.gz)

Visit the release page to download them.

Robocop 5.1.0

• Repository: MarketSquare/robotframework-robocop
• Tag: 5.1.0
• Commit: afb711a
• Released by: bhirsz

Release notes at release notes.

This release has 2 assets:

• Source code (zip)
• Source code (tar.gz)

Visit the release page to download them.

SeleniumLibrary 6.4.0

• Repository: robotframework/SeleniumLibrary
• Tag: v6.4.0
• Commit: e817786
• Released by: emanlove

SeleniumLibrary 6.4.0 is a new release with enhancements around driver configuration and logging, printing pages as pdf, and some bug fixes. SeleniumLibrary supports Python 3.8 through 3.11, Selenium 4.16.0 through 4.21.0, and Robot Framework 5.0.1, 6.1.1, and 7.0.

Most Important Enhancements:

• Add new Selenium 4 print page as PDF functionality (#1824)
• Add driver Service Class into Open Browser (#1900)
• Add warning about frame deselection when using Page Should Contain keyword (#1894)
• Wrong Type Hint on some keywords (#1880)

Deprecated Features:

• Start Deprecation and Removal of Selenium2Library (deep) references/package (#1826)

Acknowledgements:

• René Rohner for discovering incorrect type hints
• Sam Maksymyshyn, Yuri Verweij, and Lisa Crispin for the new print page as PDF functionality
• Tatu Aalto for the driver Service Class into Open Browser
• Eman for pointing out the deprecation of Selenium2Library
• Tatu for fixing the internal test run on Mac

See full details in the release notes.

This release has 2 assets:

• Source code (zip)
• Source code (tar.gz)

Visit the release page to download them.

Stay tuned for more exciting developments in our next newsletter! 💡

RoboCon

Events, Meetups, Conferences etc

As the Robot Framework community grows, we continue to foster connections and share knowledge across the globe.

Whether you're an expert in the field or new to the scene, our upcoming events and meetups offer invaluable opportunities to learn, network, and contribute.

Mark your calendars for these not-to-be-missed events!

Explore the World of Robot Framework 🌟

Meetups

BREWT Meetup @ Ghent 23

• When: June 13, 2024
• Where: MeetDistrict, Ghelamco Arena, Ghent, Belgium
• Details: The meetup will start with a battle between Cucumber vs Robot Framework.

Conferences to connect with Robot Framework:

1. EuroSTAR Conference

• When: June 2024
• Location: Stockholm
• Highlights: Connect with quality professionals from over 40 countries. Enjoy talks on APIs, exploratory testing, Gen-AI, and more.
• Special Offer: Robot Framework users save 10% with code ES-Robot10.
• Tickets: EuroSTAR Tickets

2. WeTest.Athens

• When: June 2024
• Location: Athens
• Highlights: Join keynote speakers and panel discussions suitable for all professional levels in the testing community.
• Special Offer: Robot Framework users save 10% with code ROBOT.
• Tickets: WeTest.Athens Tickets

Get Involved! Are you a Robot Framework enthusiast interested in speaking or participating in meetups, conferences and events? Reach out to us! Let’s amplify the presence and understanding of Robot Framework together!