The Robot Framework ecosystem
The following diagram presents a conceptual, high-level overview of the framework, and offers an insight into various components involved:
This can be explained broadly as follows:
Tests & Test Data: This is the configuration of the tests, the closest to what most testers of the framework will be. It comprises test and data files and folders as well as the contents of those which dictate the test execution.
Test Results: These are the end products of the tests, which are used to determine the results of tests as well as logs that can be used to assess various portions of the test.
Robot Framework: This is the core framework that performs the actual heavy lifting to get things done.
Test tool driver: This provides communication between the framework and the actual tools in place. It can be custom-tailored to meet specific requirements by the testing tool in place.
Testing Tool: This is the actual software that is used to perform acceptance testing.
End Application (System under test): This is the actual software that is to be tested for usability for its acceptance by the client or the end user.
