Cucumber is a popular tool for Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), enabling teams to write tests in plain language. Here's a quick guide to help you begin:
📚 What is BDD?
BDD bridges the gap between technical and non-technical teams by using Gherkin syntax (e.g., Feature
, Scenario
, Given/When/Then
).
For more advanced topics, check out our guide on Cucumber hooks.
🧰 Installation
- Install Cucumber via npm:
npm install cucumber
- Set up a project structure with
features/
andstep_definitions/
folders.Project_Structure
📝 Example Scenario
Feature: Login functionality
Scenario: Successful login
Given I am on the login page
When I enter valid credentials
Then I should be redirected to the dashboard
For a detailed breakdown, explore our Gherkin syntax tutorial.
📌 Best Practices
- Use clear, concise language in feature files.
- Maintain separation of concerns between steps and business logic.
- BDD_Best_Practices
💡 Tips & Tricks
- 🔄 Reuse step definitions across multiple scenarios.
- 🧪 Add tags to organize tests (e.g.,
@smoke
,@regression
). - 🌐 Integrate with frameworks like Selenium or Playwright for automation.
Let us know if you'd like a Cucumber tutorial for Python or Java! 🌟