A beginner's guide to behavior-driven development (BDD)

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BDD is the next step in the evolution of Test-Driven Development (TDD). It shifts the focus from thinking in tests to thinking in behavior. Imagine transitioning from assembling puzzle pieces to crafting a compelling story. BDD integrates various aspects of software development into a coherent narrative, fostering better communication and collaboration. By Rustam Sabirov.

In this article you will find:

  • Introduction: What is behavior-driven development?
  • How does behavior-driven development work?
  • Writing test scenarios in Gherkin syntax
  • The “Given When Then” approach
  • Examples
  • Advantages of behavior-driven development
  • Disadvantages of behavior-driven development
  • Behavior-driven development requires a strategic approach

… and more. Behavior-Driven Development introduces a profound paradigm shift in software development, fostering enhanced collaboration and a shared understanding among stakeholders. Its “Given When Then” approach, analogous to a structured recipe, delineates the software’s behavior in a comprehensible manner. Nice one!

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