Gherkin Syntax and Features

Gherkin is a plain-language parser used by Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) tools like Cucumber. It helps describe software behavior in a human-readable format.

This makes it easier for everyone—developers, testers, and business stakeholders—to understand and agree on what the software should do. Gherkin uses a specific set of keywords to structure these descriptions.

The Feature keyword is the starting point of any Gherkin document. It describes a high-level capability or a specific area of the application.

• Think of it as the main goal or business requirement you are testing.
• It should have a clear, concise title.
• An optional description can follow, providing more context.
• Each .feature file typically contains one Feature.