Keyword-driven testing

Address: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyword-driven_testing

Keyword-driven testing, also known as table-driven testing or action-word testing, is a software testing methodology for automated testing that separates the test creation process into two distinct stages: a Planning Stage, and an Implementation Stage.

Examples include GUIdancer and QTP.

Pros

1. Maintenance is low in the long run:
   1. Test cases are concise
   2. Test cases are readable for the stake holders
   3. Test cases easy to modify
   4. New test cases can reuse existing keywords more easily
2. Keyword re-use across multiple test cases
3. Not dependent on a specific tool or programming language
4. Division of Labor
   1. Test case construction needs stronger domain expertise - lesser tool / programming skills
   2. Keyword implementation requires stronger tool/programming skill - with relatively lower domain skill
5. Abstraction of Layers

[edit]Cons

1. Longer Time to Market (as compared to manual testing or record and replay technique)
2. Moderately high learning curve initially

Who said QTP does not belong to keyword-driven tool? I do doubt that.