{"categories":[{"label":"Testing","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/software-development-testing/6"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"CSVLibrary is a Robot Framework library that provides keywords for reading and parsing CSV files into lists and dictionaries within Robot Framework test cases.","skillfed_tags":["robot-framework","test-data","data-driven-testing"],"use_cases":["Load test data from CSV files into Robot Framework test cases without writing custom Python keywords.","Populate test matrices or parameterized test suites by reading CSV rows as test inputs.","Validate application output by comparing it against expected results stored in CSV files.","Build data-driven acceptance tests where test cases iterate over rows in a CSV dataset.","Organize test fixtures and reference data in CSV format for easy maintenance by non-programmers."],"what_it_does":"CSVLibrary extends Robot Framework with keywords to read CSV files and convert them into Robot Framework data structures\u2014lists and associative arrays (dictionaries)\u2014that can be used directly in test cases. It sits between your test logic and CSV data files, letting you load test data or validation datasets without writing custom Python code.\n\nThe library is minimal and focused: it provides a few core keywords (read csv file to list, read csv file to associative) that handle the parsing. It's designed for teams using Robot Framework for acceptance testing or data-driven automation who want to keep test data in CSV format. The package has been stable since its 2017 release but is no longer actively maintained, so it works well for straightforward CSV reading but may not evolve with new Robot Framework features.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you are already using Robot Framework and need simple CSV reading for test data. The low install friction (one dependency), permissive license, and stable keyword interface make it a straightforward addition. However, expect no active maintenance\u2014if you need advanced CSV features (custom dialects, streaming, complex transformations) or encounter issues with newer Python or Robot Framework versions, you may need to fork or switch to a custom solution."},"id":"robotframework-csvlibrary","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/robotframework-csvlibrary","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/robotframework-csvlibrary.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/robotframework-csvlibrary/"},"maintenance":{"status":"dormant"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2022-03-15","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"permissive","name":"robotframework-csvlibrary","python_support":"unspecified","summary":"CSV library for Robot Framework"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":100549,"position":12981,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"0.0.5"}