Behavior-DrivenTesting
Behavior-Driven Testing (BDT), also known as Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), is a testing approach that emphasizes collaboration between technical and non-technical team members to define and understand the expected behavior of software. It focuses on clear communication and well-defined specifications to ensure that software meets the desired business outcomes.
Key Concepts ofBehavior-Driven Testing
A test framework is a set of guidelines, coding standards, and reusable components that aid in the automation and execution of tests. It includes key elements such as
Collaboration
BDT promotes collaboration between developers, testers, and business stakeholders to create a shared understanding of the software’s behavior.
Natural Language
BDT uses natural language specifications to describe the expected behavior of the software. This makes it more accessible to non-technical team members.
Scenarios
Test scenarios are written from the end user’s perspective, describing how the application should behave in various situations.
Automation
While BDT is primarily about communication, it often involves test automation to validate the defined behavior.
Benefits ofBehavior-Driven Testing
Workflow inBehavior-Driven Testing
In Test and Automation, various test frameworks are commonly used, depending on the technology stack and testing needs
Collaboration
Team members collaborate to define and refine the expected behavior of the software.
Step 01
Specification
Behavior is described in natural language, often using a "Given-When-Then" structure.
Step 02
Automation
Automation code is written to execute the defined scenarios and validate the behavior.
Step 03
Execution
BDT scenarios are executed regularly as part of the testing process.
Step 04
