Cucumber BDD Made Easy + Automation Framework Design

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Behavior Driven Development (BDD) is revolutionizing the way software testing and development are approached, making it essential for professionals in the field to master. This course demystifies BDD by introducing you to Cucumber, a powerful tool that streamlines the testing process. Starting with the basics, you’ll learn how to create a Cucumber Maven project, write feature files using Gherkin language, and set up step definitions. Each module is designed to build your confidence, ensuring you grasp the fundamental concepts before diving into more complex topics. As you progress, the course delves into advanced Cucumber options like tags, dry run, and monochrome, giving you the tools to customize your test suites effectively. You’ll also explore the integration of Cucumber with Selenium WebDriver, learning how to automate web applications with precision. This section is pivotal, as it bridges the gap between BDD theory and practical implementation, showing you how to create and run tests that are both comprehensive and maintainable. Finally, the course covers automation framework design using the Page Object Model, a crucial technique for managing web elements in large-scale applications. By the end, you'll have a complete understanding of how to design and implement a robust BDD framework with Cucumber, from setting up your environment to generating detailed reports. This course is not just about learning; it's about mastering the art of automation in software testing. This course is tailored for software testers, QA engineers, and developers who have a basic understanding of programming and software testing principles. Familiarity with Java, Maven, and Selenium WebDriver is recommended to maximize your learning experience.