Not able to call python function from robotframework

Title: Calling Python Functions from Robot Framework
Introduction:
Robot Framework is a popular open-source test automation framework that is used for acceptance testing and acceptance test-driven development (ATDD). While Robot Framework provides a wide range of built-in libraries, there are times when you need to extend its capabilities by calling Python functions within your Robot Framework test cases. This tutorial will guide you through the process of calling Python functions from Robot Framework, along with code examples.
Prerequisites:
Robot Framework should be installed. You can install it using pip:
Basic knowledge of Python.
Calling Python Functions from Robot Framework:
To call a Python function from Robot Framework, follow these steps:
Create a Python script containing the function you want to call. You can create a new Python file or use an existing one. Ensure that the Python script is in the same directory as your Robot Framework test suite.
Import the Python script in your Robot Framework test suite. This can be done using the Library keyword. For example:
Use the imported Python function in your test cases. You can call the function by its name and pass arguments as needed. For instance:
Code Example:
Let's create a simple example to illustrate calling a Python function from Robot Framework.
Python script (my_functions.py):
Robot Framework test suite (my_tests.robot):
Running the test:
To run the test, execute the following command in your terminal:
This will execute the Robot Framework test suite, which will call the Add function from the my_functions.py script and assert the result.
Conclusion:
In this tutorial, you learned how to call Python functions from Robot Framework test cases. By following these steps, you can extend the functionality of Robot Framework and create more powerful and customized test cases using your own Python code. This flexibility allows you to integrate your Python code seamlessly with Robot Framework for test automation.
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