robotframework / robotframework/RIDE

Default settings for test suite, user keyword

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Description

It would be a great feature to be able to set default settings for test cases, test suites and user keywords in preferences!

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Research direction

The issue names preferences and defaults for test cases, test suites, and user keywords but no files or tests. Start by locating the existing preferences and settings entry points, then determine how each editor loads its settings; done should mean persisted defaults consistently apply to all three item types.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
testing
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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