Sample BDD (Cucumber) tests project in Katalon Studio

Sample BDD (Cucumber) tests project

In this blog section, we will see the Sample BDD (Cucumber) tests project provided by Katalon. To open the Sample BDD (Cucumber) tests project, go to File > New Sample Project > Sample BDD (Cucumber) tests project.

You can also download all the sample projects in the Katalon GitHub repository.

Sample BDD (Cucumber) tests project components

Profiles

Go to Profiles > default and click the Execution Profile link. All global variables can be created and saved in the execution profile. They apply to all test cases in your project. Katalon produces one global variable in this example project: baseURL.

Feature files 

Go to Include > features > operations for accessing the sample feature files. To open one of the following. feature files, double-click it.

1. Minus. feature: This file describes how to use the react calculator's minus actions.
2. Plus. feature: This document describes how to use the react calculator's plus actions.
3. Multiply. feature: This file describes how to use the React calculator's multiplying feature.
4. Divide. feature: This file describes the scenario using the react calculator's division features.

Step definitions

To execute the scenario in the feature files, each Gherkin step needs to be defined as a collection of programming codes. The step definitions in this sample test project can be found under Include > scripts > groovy.

Two distinct packages include the step definition files:

1. The standard package: The Common. groovy file, which specifies the Given and Then stages for all feature files, is part of the default package.
2. The operations bundle: Four-step definition files representing the four operations—subtraction (-), addition (+), division (/), and multiplication(x)—are included in the operations package.

Custom keywords

In this example project, Katalon generates a unique keyword. Go to Keywords > sample > ClickNumber.groovy in the Test Explorer tab to view the custom keyword.

Click number; the react calculator receives a number that is converted into an integer using the clickNumber keyword. The number is the only parameter for this keyword.

Test listeners (Test hooks)

Test steps called test listeners or test hooks specify events before or after a test case or test suite.

Go to the Test Listeners folder in the Test Explorer panel to see the test listeners for this project. Two test listeners were made:

1. Listener: After each test case execution, this test listener shuts down the browser.
2. TestListener: This test listener launches the Katalon Helper before each test suite run.

Test cases

Go to Test Cases > operations in the Test Explorer panel to find the primary test cases for this project.  

Four test cases are provided, each of which represents a distinct operation: subtraction (-), addition (+), division (/), and multiplication (x). The main flow is identical throughout these four test cases. The primary flow of the test case Verify Plus is described here. With the provided numbers, this test case adds them together.

The Plus. feature file is processed in the following ways by the test case Verify Plus:

Step 1: The test case is called. The Calculator page has been loaded. This test case activates the React calculator.

Step 2: A call to the test case Plus number is made in the When step. This test case:

•  Uses the ClickNumber.clickNumber keyword to the input given numbers on the react calculator.
• Click the equal (=) and plus (+) buttons on the calculator.
   

Step 3: The test case is called in the Then step. Result check. This test case checks to see if the calculator's output matches the output specified in the feature file.

Test suites

The example test suite illustrates data-driven testing for web services. Go to Test Suite > Verify Operations in the Test Explorer window to examine the sample test suite.

The four test cases in this test suite correspond to the four operations: subtraction (-), addition (+), division (/), and multiplication (x).

Execute selected test cases or test suites

In the example project, to run a test case or test suite:

1. Decide the test case or test set you want to run.

2. Either click Run or use Ctrl + Shift + A (Cmd + Shift + A on a macOS).

3. Check the Log Viewer tab to see the test result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which framework does Katalon employ?

The Katalon Testing Platform, based on the hybrid test automation architecture, gives testing experts the full range of testing options for testing software and applications.

Do you need to code Katalon?

For customers with varying levels of coding expertise, Katalon offers two scripting interfaces. As a result, testers with no programming experience can use a user interface that is easier to use.

Is Katalon open source?

This program can automate front-end online applications, mobile apps, and web services, even if it is not open source or free.

Conclusion

To conclude this blog, we have discussed a sample project by Katalon. Then we saw Sample BDD (Cucumber) tests project, its profile, features files, step definitions, custom keywords, test listeners, test cases, and test suites.  

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