Java Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

Welcome to the "Java Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)" course, designed to transform your approach to software development by integrating BDD principles. This course not only covers the foundational concepts of BDD but also provides hands-on experience with popular BDD tools like JUnit 5, Cucumber, and JBehave. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to write clear, maintainable, and robust BDD tests, ensuring your Java applications meet business requirements and user expectations.

This course covers the following key topics:

• Fundamentals of Behavior-Driven Development: Understand the core principles and practices of BDD, and how it builds upon TDD (Test-Driven Development).
• Java BDD with Cucumber: Learn to use Cucumber for writing human-readable scenarios and automating tests to validate your Java applications.
• Java BDD with JBehave: Explore JBehave as an alternative BDD tool and understand its features and capabilities.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Master BDD Concepts:

• Understand the theory and practice of BDD and articulate the benefits of BDD over traditional testing approaches.

Implement BDD with Java:

• Write and run BDD tests using JUnit 5, Cucumber, and JBehave, integrating them into your development workflow.

Develop Robust Applications:

• Ensure your Java applications meet business requirements through effective BDD practices, resulting in higher-quality software.

Enroll in the "Java Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)" course to gain a deep understanding of BDD principles and master the use of BDD tools like JUnit 5, Cucumber, and JBehave. Whether you aim to enhance collaboration in your team, improve the quality of your software, or ensure your applications meet business requirements, this course offers the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

Provide the basic knowledge necessary for application development using Java BDD with Cucumber and JBehave.

1 [Theory – 2.5h: Practice – 0.5h] The fundamentals of Behavior Driven Development

• Adding business value to the application

• Dealing with uncertainty

• BDD principles and practice

2 [Theory – 1h: Practice – 2h] Taking the step from TDD to BDD

• TDD characteristics

• BDD characteristics

• BDD benefits and challenges

• JUnit 5 essential annotations

3 [Theory – 1: Practice – 5h] Java BDD with Cucumber

• Introduction to Cucumber

• Gherkin, features, scenarios, annotations

• Install and configure Cucumber

• Adding new functionality with the help of Cucumber

4 [Theory – 1h: Practice – 3h] Java BDD with JBehave

• Introduction to JBehave

• Functionality and terminology

• Install and configure JBehave

• Adding new functionality with the help of JBehave