Robot Framework and Our Ecosystem
Building a better Robot Framework together! ๐
Weโre thrilled to announce that the Robot Framework 7.1 Release Candidate is now available! The final release is scheduled for Monday, September 9th. We kindly ask everyone to test the release candidate before then to help us ensure a smooth and successful final release.
In this update, weโre also excited to present some of the latest releases in the Robot Framework ecosystem, offering valuable insights and updates on these key tools.
Additionally, we have big news on the horizon: Robot Framework 7.2 is planned for the fall. If youโd like to influence the scope of these upcoming releases, we invite you to join the conversation in the #roadmap channel on our Slack.
Robot Framework Updates: ๐
Robot Framework 7.0.1
Repository: robotframework/robotframework
Released by: pekkaklarck
Summary:
Robot Framework 7.0.1 is a bug fix release addressing regressions and issues from earlier versions. A significant enhancement in this release is the introduction of Japanese localization.
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Robocop 5.4.0
Repository: MarketSquare/robotframework-robocop
Released by: bhirsz
Summary:
This release addresses two bug fixes for rules W0326 (mixed-task-test-settings) and I0920 (unused-variable). Additionally, rule W1015 (misaligned-continuation-row) has been enhanced with a new ignore_run_keywords option, which is set to True by default.
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AppiumLibrary 2.1.0
Repository: serhatbolsu/robotframework-appiumlibrary
Released by: emanlove
Summary:
The AppiumLibrary 2.1.0 release includes numerous updates and bug fixes, including relaxed requirements for Selenium, documentation updates for iOS predicates, and new optional parameters for existing keywords.
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Zoomba 4.0.6
Repository: Accruent/robotframework-zoomba
Released by: release-drafter[bot]
Summary:
This is a maintenance release, with the primary change being an update to Selenium from 4.23.0 to 4.23.1.
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Browser Library v18.8.0
Repository: MarketSquare/robotframework-browser
Released by: aaltat
Summary:
Browser library v18.8.0 introduces enhancements related to Playwright browser binary installation and improved support for localization. The noWaitAfter argument has been deprecated by Playwright.
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RIDE 2.1a3
Repository: robotframework/RIDE
Released by: HelioGuilherme66
Summary:
RIDE 2.1a3 introduces major enhancements, including support for Python 3.8-3.12, UI localization, and improved keyword usage in the Grid Editor.
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Stay Tuned! ๐ก
Weโre continuously working to improve and expand the Robot Framework ecosystem. Stay tuned for more exciting developments in our next newsletter!
Special Announcement: We are currently looking to support a few ecosystem projects for 2024/2025. If you have a project in mind, donโt miss this opportunity to submit your proposal. Learn more and apply here.