What is Gherkin?

Gherkin is a language used to specify the behavior of software systems in a way that is easy to understand for non-technical stakeholders.

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Definition of Gherkin

Gherkin is a language used to specify the behavior of software systems in a way that is easy to understand for non-technical stakeholders.

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Testing Method

It is particularly associated with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and is used to design test cases.

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Syntax

Gherkin has a specific syntax with keywords like Feature, Scenario, Given, When, and Then, which are used to structure test descriptions.

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Automation

Gherkin is often used in conjunction with tools like Cucumber for test automation.