2025-02-14 –, RoboCon
This talk explores the positive interactions that drive user engagement with Robot Framework through the stages of onboarding, learning, applying, and contributing. We’ll examine what draws people in at each step and, more importantly, what keeps them engaged as active members of the Robot Framework community and its ecosystems.
What inspired you to start using Robot Framework? What kept you excited and motivated to continue? Do you remember key moments in your learning journey that left a lasting impression? What prompted you to share your experiences with colleagues or the community?
As users gain experience with a tool, they develop opinions—some that lead them to move on, and others that keep them engaged. So how does Robot Framework retain its community while attracting new users? In this talk, we’ll explore the stages of familiarity and the factors that keep users engaged at each level:
- Onboarding (Sparking curiosity and trust)
- Learning (Gaining confidence and empowerment)
- Applying (Personalizing the experience)
- Contributing (Encouraging reciprocity)
I’ll argue that Robot Framework’s greatest strength as an open-source tool lies in the positive interactions it fosters. At each stage there are elements that spark joy and inspire continued use. This talk will highlight what may seem ordinary but is in fact the valuable collective contribution of the entire Robot Framework community.
Key takeaways from this talk will help you understand your own role within this ecosystem and how you can help others on their journey as they grow more familiar with Robot Framework. You’ll leave with practical insights on fostering positive interactions and contributing to the community.
Both are acceptable, though I think I would prefer it to be in person if possible
Categorize / Tags:Engagement, Community, Joy, Contribution, Learning, Experience
Lessons Learned:Participants for this talk will be able to:
* Reflect on their current role within the community.
* Gain practical insights into ways they can participate in discussions.
* Realize that even small contributions can make a significant difference.
* Feel encouraged and inspired to engage more actively in community interactions.
* Explore options for sharing their experiences with Robot Framework in their immediate, offline surroundings.
The audience can be anyone who is interested in listening to someone discussing their own learning experience and other people's journeys into becoming a more active community member.
However those who are curious and inclined to contribute something, but don't know how to go about it yet should be able to glean some ideas from this Talk as well.
Is this suitable for ..?:Beginner RF User, Intermediate RF User, Advanced RF User
Gerwin is an experienced Test Engineer with a diverse background in systems and ecosystems, whose enthusiasm for test automation deepened after discovering Robot Framework. He now dedicates his time to inspiring others by developing Robot Framework courses and building automated test suites across various industries, including the public sector, finance, education, and aviation.
Primarily skilled in back-end testing, Gerwin has recently expanded his focus to include front-end automation. As an active member of the Robot Framework community, he is passionate about sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration among its members.