Chapter 6 – Test Tools
SpecFlow – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A .NET BDD framework that binds Gherkin scenarios to C# step definitions.
In simple words
Cucumber for .NET/C#.
Exam tip
SpecFlow is the de facto BDD tool for .NET teams.
Related terms
- Cucumber FrameworkA tool that ties Gherkin scenarios to executable code (step definitions).
- GherkinThe Given-When-Then syntax file format that Cucumber-family tools execute as tests.
- Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)BDD writes tests as plain-English scenarios so business, devs and QA agree on what the feature should do before code is written.
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