Chapter 6 – Test Tools
XPath – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A query language for selecting nodes in an XML or HTML document, widely used for locating elements in web automation.
In simple words
A syntax for finding elements by traversing the page structure.
Exam tip
Prefer CSS selectors when possible; use XPath for text matches and axis navigation.
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