What are the key features of Robot Framework?

Keyword-Driven Testing
- Uses human-readable keywords to define test cases.
- Supports built-in, user-defined, and library-provided keywords.
Easy to Read & Write
- Uses simple tabular syntax (.robot files).
- Test cases are readable even for non-programmers.
Extensive Libraries & Plugins
- Built-in libraries for common tasks.
- Supports external libraries like SeleniumLibrary (Web UI), AppiumLibrary (Mobile), RequestsLibrary (API Testing), DatabaseLibrary, etc.
- Can be extended with Python or Java.
Cross-Platform Support
- Works on Windows, macOS, Linux.
- Can be used with Python, Jython (Java-based), IronPython (.NET-based).
Data-Driven Testing
- Supports test data from external sources like CSV, Excel, JSON, or databases.
- Tests can be parameterized and reused easily.
Parallel & Distributed Execution
- Can run tests in parallel using tools like Pabot.
- Supports distributed testing for large-scale applications.
Integration with CI/CD
- Works with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, etc.
- Can generate reports in formats compatible with CI/CD dashboards.
Rich Reporting & Logging
- Generates detailed HTML and log files after test execution.
- Provides screenshot capture for failed test steps (useful for debugging).

Example:

Given the user navigates to the login page  
When they enter valid credentials  
Then they should be logged in successfully

Can be used for automating business processes, UI interactions, and system tasks.
Works well with UI automation, API calls, and database interactions.