Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Behave – ISTQB Definition
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Official ISTQB Definition
A Python BDD framework that runs Gherkin feature files with step definitions written in Python.
In simple words
Cucumber for Python.
Exam tip
Behave is the standard Python BDD tool for Gherkin-based scenarios.
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