I’m trying to generate test reports in Robot Framework and learned about the ‘rebot’ tool. However, I’m not entirely sure how to properly use it to merge results or generate the reports I need. Can someone explain how rebot functions within Robot Framework and perhaps provide a scenario where it’s necessary?
Hey there! I’ve used rebot extensively, and it’s great for generating and merging reports. Basically, after running your tests, you can use rebot to process the output files and produce a nice HTML report. For instance, if you have multiple test outputs from different suites, rebot can merge these into a single report. Just use the command rebot --merge output1.xml output2.xml to do this. That way, you get a comprehensive view of all your test results in one place!
In my experience, rebot is invaluable when you have test results that need combining from various runs. Say you’ve run your tests in parallel across different platforms and gathered individual outputs, rebot lets you merge them into a single report with ease. Here’s a tip: check the options rebot provides, such as filtering logs or even adjusting titles. This can be super handy for organizing your final report. Just play around with the command line options to see what suits your scenario best.
I recently had a project where I needed to organize a massive set of test results. Rebot came to the rescue! It not only merges test outputs but also supports splitting logs and condensing the information into neat summaries. Start with a basic command like rebot results_output.xml. From there, explore options like --loglevel to set the detail you want in your logs. It’s a great way to create professional-looking reports with minimal effort. Give it a try after your next test run!