Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Robot Framework – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
An open-source keyword-driven test automation framework used for acceptance testing and RPA.
In simple words
A keyword-driven, human-readable automation framework.
Exam tip
Robot Framework is popular for cross-team automation because keyword syntax is non-programmer-friendly.
Related terms
- Keyword-Driven TestingWrite tests as spreadsheets of keywords ('login', 'add to cart') instead of code — non-coders can maintain them.
- SeleniumThe most widely used open-source browser automation toolkit.
- Test Automation FrameworkThe reusable structure around your automated tests: base classes, utilities, reporting, configuration.
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