What are Gherkin scenarios in behavior-driven development?

Can you explain what Gherkin scenarios are?

Gherkin scenarios are a way to describe software behavior in a human-readable format, often used in behavior-driven development (BDD). They use a specific syntax to outline features, scenarios, and steps.

What does a typical Gherkin scenario look like?

A typical Gherkin scenario starts with 'Given', 'When', and 'Then' statements. For example: 'Given a user is logged in, When they click on the profile button, Then they should see their profile page.'

How do I write a Gherkin scenario for a login feature?

You can write it like this: 'Feature: Login Scenario: Successful login Given a user is on the login page When they enter valid credentials Then they should be redirected to the dashboard.'

Can Gherkin scenarios be automated?

Yes, Gherkin scenarios can be automated using testing frameworks like Cucumber, which allows you to run tests based on the scenarios you write.