Robot Framework is a powerful automation framework that supports parallel execution to speed up test suites. Here's a guide to help you leverage its parallel capabilities effectively:

1. Why Parallel Processing?

Parallel execution allows multiple test cases to run simultaneously, reducing overall test time.
⚙️ Key Benefits:

  • Faster feedback loops
  • Efficient resource utilization
  • Scalability for large test suites
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2. Basic Parallel Setup

To run tests in parallel, use the --processes argument with the Robot Framework runner: 

robot --processes 4 test_suite_path

📌 Note: Replace 4 with the number of parallel processes you want to use.

3. Advanced Techniques

  • Distributed Testing: Use robotframework-databaselibrary or robotframework-parallel to distribute tests across multiple machines.
  • Test Suites: Organize tests into separate suites for parallel execution.
  • Resource Management: Ensure shared resources (e.g., databases) are properly isolated.
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4. Best Practices

  • Avoid test dependencies that could cause conflicts.
  • Use unique identifiers for parallel test runs.
  • Monitor logs to track individual process results.

5. Expand Your Knowledge

Learn more about test automation best practices → /en/tutorials/robot_framework_best_practices

💡 Tip: For complex scenarios, combine parallel execution with Robot Framework's BuiltIn Library for advanced control.