World Wide Workshop Wednesday 2025

RobotCode and 'robot.toml' - A comprehensive hands-on guide
2025-10-01 , WS7

Master the latest RobotCode Extension and CLI tools in real-world Robot Framework projects through this online workshop. Explore the newest features, advanced configuration with robot.toml, code assistance, modern debugging capabilities, and CI/CD integration in distributed teams.


Workshop Overview:

This comprehensive online workshop provides an in-depth exploration of the latest RobotCode Extension and Command Line Tools, showcasing their practical application in real-world Robot Framework projects. Through interactive demonstrations, live coding sessions, and hands-on exercises, participants will master RobotCode features and best practices to enhance test automation workflows.

Knowledge Level:

  • Basic understanding of Robot Framework.
  • Familiarity with Python is beneficial but not mandatory.

Workshop Agenda:

  1. Installation and Setup of RobotCode:
  • Step-by-step installation of the latest RobotCode Extension and CLI tools.
  • Configuring VS Code for Robot Framework development.
  1. Project Setup with RobotCode:
  • Structuring the project for scalability and maintainability.
  • Using Python project managers for efficient dependency management.
  • Best practices for multi-environment project organization.
  1. Exploring RobotCode latest Features:
  • Overview of general features that enhance productivity.
  • Introduction to new and advanced features.
  1. robot.toml Configuration:
  • Understanding general configuration settings.
  • Creating configuration profiles for different environments.
  • Splitting configuration into multiple files for modularity.
  1. Command Line Interface (CLI) Tools:
  • Retrieving valuable information about your project.
  • Analyzing your project to identify improvements.
  • Running tests directly from the command line.
  • Profile-based execution for different testing scenarios
  • Integration with modern Python project tools (pyproject.toml compatibility)
  • Configuration inheritance and override strategies
  1. ntegrating CI/CD Processes:
  • Executing tests within a CI/CD pipeline.
  • Debugging test runs in CI/CD environments.
  • Project analysis and health reporting with detailed insights
  • Automated code quality checks
  • Git hooks integration for automated quality gates

Preparation and Technical Requirements:

  • Stable internet connection
  • VS Code installed
  • Access to modern web browser for interactive exercises

Start Time (UTC):

07:00

Intended Audience Description:

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.

Experienced test automation engineer specializing in Robot Framework and RobotCode, working for imbus.