It begins with capturing a snapshot of the DOM at every test execution. This snapshot is like freezing the entire page in time before any interaction happens. It becomes the memory of the system, something it can return to when a locator fails. When a test breaks, the AI goes back to that snapshot and parses the areas of interest. Instead of scanning the entire DOM, it looks closely around the failing element, analyzing related nodes, attributes, and nearby text to understand where that element might have shifted or how it has changed. Here is where intelligence takes over. Through natural language interrogation of the DOM, the AI can interpret what happened in human terms: “I was trying to click the login button but it wasn’t found.” It transforms that intent into a structured search across the DOM snapshot, finding elements that match by meaning, structure, or visual similarity. Once a potential match is identified, the AI retrieves the raw XPath or CSS selector from the snapshot, substitutes it into the failed step, and reruns the test. If the test passes, the framework logs the fix and learns from it. If it fails again, the AI refines its reasoning or flags the issue for human review. Over time, the framework begins to recognize how your application changes. It learns patterns of movement, naming conventions, and volatility across different UI areas. It becomes resilient, reducing maintenance and improving reliability. This is the real value of AI in test automation. It’s not about replacing people or writing clever scripts. It’s about creating systems that can interpret, reason, and restore themselves. When your framework understands context instead of just running code, automation stops being mechanical and starts becoming intelligent.

I’m working towards bringing QA Robots as an accredited training partner for the Robot Framework Certification Program (RFCP®). The RFCP® is the official global standard backed by the Robot Framework Foundation. It validates your ability to: • Understand Robot Framework architecture and components • Build maintainable automation suites • Leverage reusable keywords for efficiency • Integrate APIs, UI, and databases • Debug and deliver reliable results Until now, candidates in Italy (and beyond) had very few structured paths to prepare for this certification. That’s exactly what I’m changing. At QA Robots, I’ve launched the Robocourse: Robot Framework Foundation. It’s designed around the official RFCP® syllabus to guide you step by step from fundamentals to exam readiness. Inside the program you’ll find: ✔ Hands-on projects from real automation scenarios ✔ Exercises, quizzes, and study material aligned to the exam ✔ Direct mentoring from practitioners who design and deliver frameworks every day This isn’t “just another online course.” It’s the bridge to becoming a Robot Framework Certified Professional. News will come soon about the certification track and official courses that QA Robots which I’ll personally curate can help you leverage to earn your certification. 👉 Enrollment for the Robocourse is open. Take the step toward global recognition in QA automation. Let’s build the next generation of certified automation engineers.

Robot supports scalars, lists, and dictionaries. The common mistake is reassigning suite-level variables mid-execution, creating hidden state. Best practice: • Keep constants in the *** Variables *** section. • Pass dynamic data as keyword arguments. • Assign outputs to new variable names. Example: *** Variables *** ${BASE_URL} https://api.example.com *** Test Cases *** Login ${token} Get Token ${USER} ${PASS} Control scope like you would in real code. Avoid side effects, keep state explicit.

When the logic stays the same and data varies, use a test template. It keeps your suite compact and eliminates duplication. Example: *** Settings *** Test Template Login With Credentials *** Test Cases *** Valid Admin admin correctpass 200 Locked User locked anypass 403 *** Keywords *** Login With Credentials [Arguments] ${user} ${pass} ${status} ${r} API Login ${user} ${pass} Should Be Equal As Integers ${r.status} ${status} Templates turn 50 repetitive tests into 1 keyword and a data table. That’s scale.

Robot Framework uses two or more spaces to separate tokens. Bodies of tests and keywords must be indented. Long lines? Use ... with the same indentation to continue. Example: *** Test Cases *** Create User Create User name=Peter Parker login=spider ... password=123456 Verify User spider Peter Parker The syntax rules are not arbitrary. They exist to keep tests human-readable. Break them and you create files no one wants to maintain.