Java 1: BDD with Cucumber and Gherkin Getting Started from Pluralsight

This course covers the essence of behavior-driven development (BDD); you will learn how BDD helps teams understand and define better business requirements, and how to use Cucumber and Java to turn these requirements into automated acceptance tests.

At the heart of any successful software delivery, is a team who knows what the business wants and have a solid shared understanding of the features they need to build. In this course, Java 1: BDD with Cucumber and Gherkin Getting Started, you will learn how to use behavior-driven development (BDD) to define clear, unambiguous requirements, and to turn these requirements into automated acceptance tests. First, you will delve deep into the BDD requirements discovery process, and how it helps teams deliver higher quality features sooner. Next, you will discover how to define requirements and acceptance criteria using Gherkin, the language of Cucumber. Finally, you will explore how these requirements can be turned into automated acceptance tests using Cucumber and Java, and how these tests not only verify your application’s behavior but also document what each feature does. When you are finished with this course, you will have a better understanding of how BDD can help your team collaborate more effectively, and also understand how Cucumber and Gherkin can be used to write executable specifications which both test your application and document your features.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Overview of Behavior-driven Development and Cucumber

Building a Shared Understanding: BDD Requirements Discovery

Your First Cucumber JVM Project

Introduction to the Gherkin Language: The Given-When-Then Notation

Glue Code: Automating Scenarios

Producing Living Documentation Reports with Cucumber and Serenity BDD

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Taught by recognized instructor John Smart

Focuses on BDD requirements discovery

Examines using Cucumber and Java in BDD

Builds professional skills in Behavior-driven Development

Covers standard BDD industry practices

Requires a basic level of knowledge of Java

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Java 1: BDD with Cucumber and Gherkin Getting Started with these activities:

Review Java basics

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Refresh your knowledge of Java basics to strengthen your foundation for BDD with Cucumber and Gherkin.

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Revisit concepts of object-oriented programming in Java
Review Java syntax, data types, and control flow
Practice writing simple Java programs

Review Agile Project Management

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Prepare for this course by refreshing your Agile Project Management skills. Knowledge of Agile is a key component of this course.

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Review the Agile Manifesto and principles
Understand Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile methodologies
Practice writing user stories and acceptance criteria

Java Refresher

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Brush up on your Java skills to strengthen your foundation for this course, ensuring a smoother learning experience.

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Review Java tutorials or documentation
Practice writing simple Java programs

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BDD Scenarios with Gherkin

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Practice writing BDD scenarios using Gherkin to enhance your understanding of requirements gathering and expression.

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Read documentation on Gherkin syntax
Create Gherkin scenarios for simple business requirements
Collaborate with others to refine and improve scenarios

Develop a BDD Feature File

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Create a BDD Feature File using Gherkin syntax. This will help you practice the concepts covered in the course.

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Identify a user story
Write the feature file using the Given-When-Then structure
Create scenarios for different user actions

Automate Scenarios with Cucumber and Java

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Practice writing automated acceptance tests using Cucumber and Java. This will help you apply the concepts covered in the course.

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Set up a Cucumber project
Write step definitions for your scenarios
Run the tests and verify the results

Explore Additional Cucumber Features

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Explore additional features of Cucumber, such as data tables, hooks, and tags. This will help you enhance your BDD skills.

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Learn about Cucumber data tables
Use Cucumber hooks to customize test execution
Apply Cucumber tags to organize and filter tests

BDD Requirements Documentation

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Create a comprehensive documentation of BDD requirements using tools like Cucumber and Serenity BDD to enhance collaboration and stakeholder understanding.

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Gather and analyze requirements
Write clear and concise Gherkin scenarios
Generate living documentation reports using tools like Serenity

Attend a BDD Meetup or Conference

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Attend a BDD Meetup or Conference to connect with other BDD practitioners and learn about the latest trends.

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Find a local BDD Meetup or Conference
Register and attend the event
Network with other attendees and speakers

Compile a List of BDD Resources

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Compile a list of useful BDD resources, such as books, articles, and online courses. This will help you expand your knowledge and stay up-to-date with the latest BDD practices.

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Search for BDD resources online
Use a tool like Diigo or Evernote to organize your findings
Share your compilation with other course participants

Career center

Learners who complete Java 1: BDD with Cucumber and Gherkin Getting Started will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Software Engineer

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Software Test Engineer

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Quality Assurance Analyst

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Business Analyst

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Product Manager

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Scrum Master

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Technical Writer

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User Experience Designer

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Software Architect

As a Software Architect, you will be responsible for designing and developing the architecture of software applications. You will need to have a strong understanding of software architecture methodologies and tools. This course may help you build a strong foundation in these areas, and may also teach you how to use Cucumber and Gherkin to write automated acceptance tests. These skills may be helpful for success in this role.

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Data Scientist

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Machine Learning Engineer

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Artificial Intelligence Engineer

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Computer Vision Engineer

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Natural Language Processing Engineer

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