Specflow and Cucumber for .NET Developers - The Master Guide

Description

In this course, you will embark on a journey to master Specflow, Cucumber, and Gherkin, the indispensable trio for unleashing the full potential of BDD. You will start with a detailed course introduction, then dive deep into the principles of BDD and understand the foundation upon which Specflow thrives. Get hands-on with the Gherkin language through Gherkin basics, gaining fluency in this universal language for expressing behavior and setting the stage for your Specflow adventures. Then learn how to create Specflow step definitions and bind them to your scenarios. After that, you will master the art of working with datatables in Gherkin using Specflow Table Assist. Understand the power of hooks in Specflow and how they can streamline your testing process. Explore various methods of sharing data in Specflow, including Specflow's context system and dependency injection. Dive into advanced topics such as custom value retrievers and comparers, gain a competitive edge in your testing endeavors, and understand step argument conversions and their significance in Specflow. Explore advanced hook concepts, scopes, and asynchronous step definitions. Learn different methods to run your Specflow tests. Finally, tidy up your project by organizing features, steps, and business models effectively, ensuring a clean and maintainable structure. By the end of this course, you will be proficient in using Specflow and well-prepared to tackle real-world testing challenges with confidence, gaining the expertise needed to excel in your role.

What You Will Learn

Gain fundamental understanding of the Gherkin language
Discover how to efficiently run automated tests in parallel using Specflow
Explore the versatility of Specflow hooks and their role in controlling functionality
Create custom value retrievers and comparers
Gain proficiency in step arguments and transformations
Delve deep into the world of hook scopes for more effective testing

Audience

This course is designed to cater to a diverse audience; whether you are an experienced automation testing professional looking to enhance your skills or someone passionate about the world of testing, this course is for you. The .NET C# developers seeking to integrate Specflow into their testing practices will find this course invaluable. For business analysts, this course offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation.

All you need is basic C# coding knowledge and a foundational understanding of Gherkin to embark on this transformative learning journey.

Approach

This course is a comprehensive and well-structured journey that takes you from the fundamentals to mastery in Specflow and Cucumber for .NET. The course content is not only educational but also exceptionally organized for easy comprehension.

The content is concise and logically organized, making it easy to dive directly into the topics of interest. Each concept is presented in its own unit, complete with clear and concise explanations.

Key Features

Discover the art of executing automated tests in parallel, saving time, and enhancing efficiency * Experience a modular-based course that offers flexibility, comprehension yet concise content * Elevate your skills from novice to expert with in-depth training in Specflow, Cucumber, and Gherkin

Github Repo

https://github.com/PacktPublishing/Specflow-and-Cucumber-for-.NET-developers---The-Master-Guide

About the Author

Tim MacLachlan

Tim MacLachlan is a highly experienced senior/lead developer boasting over two decades of extensive commercial development expertise, which includes an impressive 16+ years of dedicated work with .NET technologies. As a versatile developer, Tim possesses a diverse skill set that spans the entire software development lifecycle. His proficiencies encompass low-level programming, intricate algorithmic design, architectural planning, business intelligence solutions, analytical systems, and mobile application development. With a rich portfolio that comprises hundreds of applications, he has made significant contributions to various industries, ranging from commercial aviation and military sectors to banking/finance, retail, and health.

Course Outline

1. Course Introduction

2. Introduction to Behavior-Driven Development

3. Gherkin Crash Course

4. Introduction to Specflow

5. Getting Started with Specflow - Binding Steps

6. Specflow - How Parameters Are Handled

7. Gherkin Data Tables - Specflow Table Assist

8. Introduction to Specflow Hooks

9. Splitting Features and Steps

10. Sharing Data in Specflow - Context and Dependency Injection

11. Advanced Specflow - Value Retrievers

12. Step Argument Conversions

13. Advanced Specflow - Hooks and Scopes, Async

14. Running Tests with Specflow

15. Organising Features and Steps

16. Conclusion