How cucumber tests works?

by Riley Claire Senior Software Test Engineer

What is Cucumber testing?

It is a specific testing process that works on the application's behavior. Cucumber tests are written in natural, simple language so that people who are not that good technically can also understand. The software product or application is tested using the Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) approach, which is an important component of Cucumber testing.

Carrying out lengthy discussions about the code is reduced and readable test code is written in an easy-to-understand manner.

The working of cucumber tests:

Gherkin is a simple, natural language in which Cucumber tests are written. If the project is in line with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), then Cucumber testing can be used for collaboration and communication activities.

The following are a few things required for setting up a Cucumber testing environment:

1. The Cucumber command-line tool needs to be installed

2. A file with a .feature extension needs to be created. The feature description and the individual scenarios that need to be tested should be contained in the file.

3. The scenarios in Gherkin syntax need to be written. Given, When and Then steps should be included in each scenario

4. The Cucumber command-line tool is used to run the tests.

The right context to conduct Cucumber testing:

For improving communication and collaboration activities, Cucumber testing is considered to be a productive platform for the team. A variety of different applications are tested by using cucumber tests.

Following are a few best practices for Cucumber tests:

· Cucumber tests can be effectively managed by Cucumber studio

· Scenarios are written in Gherkin Syntax

· The scenarios should include Given, When and Then steps

· Scenarios should be concise and clear

· The Cucumber command-line tool should be used to run the tests

· Cucumber tests can also be written and run using other tools as expected in the background keywords so that duplication can be avoided

· Specific scenarios are organized and run using tags.