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[RF 7.3] Variable type conversion ${VAR: type}
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Description
RF 7.3 (https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework/blob/master/doc/releasenotes/rf-7.3.rst) introduced variable type conversion using the syntax ${VAR: type} in the *** Variables *** section and in [Arguments].
*** Variables ***
${VERSION: float} 7.3
${COUNT: int} 42
*** Keywords ***
Example
[Arguments] ${count: int} ${critical: bool}=True
The syllabus currently teaches variable definition and argument types separately, but does not mention that variables and arguments can now declare their type inline using : type syntax.
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Start by locating the syllabus sections that teach variable definition and argument types, then compare their coverage with the RF 7.3 release notes linked in the issue. Update the relevant syllabus content to mention inline : type syntax for variables and arguments, and verify that both examples are covered.
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