Description

G-Feature File can be used to quickly create or import Feature Files into a selected Project Version of a given Project. Once imported or created, users can add G-Data Tables to Feature Files and use synthetically generated test data for Cucumber tests. 


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What are the Benefits of using G-Feature File?

  • Quickly import or create and modify Feature Files
  • Use Synthetic Data for Cucumber Tests


When should G-Feature File be used?

  • Any time synthetically generated data needs to be included in a Cucumber Feature File.


In This Article


What is Behavior Driven Development or BDD? 

  • Behavior-Driven Development or BDD is an agile software development process that encourages collaboration among developers, quality assurance testers, and customer representatives in a software project.

  • Reference for Definition: Behavior-Driven Development (n.d) Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavior-driven_development


What is a Feature File?

  • Feature Files are used to write acceptance steps during automated testing. A Feature File is a common file containing the feature description, scenarios, and steps for testing a feature.  

  • A Feature File functions as an entry point for writing tests and is used as a live document when performing testing. These files have a ".feature" file extension, and users should create a separate Feature File for each software functionality.  


What is G-Feature File?

  • G-Feature File is a Self Service Platform component that can be used to create/modify Cucumber Feature Files for a selected Project Version of a given Project. 


What are G-Data Tables?

  • G-Data Tables can be added to a Feature File to dynamically call GenRocket Components (e.g., Scenarios, Scenario Chains, G-Cases, G-Rules, etc.) and include synthetically generated data as part of the Cucumber test.


Supported Step Definition Languages

  • Java
  • Groovy


Prerequisites for Using G-Feature File

Users will need, at minimum, to create a Project with a default Project Version. 



To use G-Data Tables, users will also need to set up any required Domains, Attributes, Scenarios, and Self Service Components for the selected Project Version. 



How does G-Feature File work?


Step 1: Access the G-Feature File Management Dashboard 

  • Select a Project within the Project Dashboard.



  • Expand the Self Serve Options Menu for the appropriate Project Version.

  • Select G-Feature File within the drop-down menu.



Step 2: Create a G-Feature File Suite

Feature Files are managed within a G-Feature File Suite. One must be created to import or create a Feature File. 



Step 3: Import or Manually Add a Feature File to the Suite

Use the Import Feature button to import a Feature File or the Add Feature button to create a Feature File.


Step 4: Add Keywords/Steps and Modify the Feature File

Use the colored buttons to add Comments, Keywords, Steps, Document Strings, Data Tables, and G-Data Tables to a Feature File.



Users can preview the Feature File in Gherkin or Step Definition format within the Feature File Preview Pane. 



Step 5: Download the G-Feature File Suite or Individual Feature File

Users will need to download the entire G-Feature File Suite or individual Feature Files to their local machine. The downloaded Feature Files can then be used to perform automated testing. 


  • Click on the Download (Cloud) icon for an entire Suite or a Feature File.



  • The checkboxes can be used to select what files will be downloaded. 

  • Click the Download button to download the Feature File and the Step Definition File. 



Using G-Data Tables in Cucumber Tests

An additional step must be performed if you have used a G-Data Table in a Feature File to retrieve data from a GenRocket Component (e.g., Scenario or Scenario Chain). 


To get the data while executing the G-Feature File test, you will need to make a call to the following GenRocket API function to generate the data in real-time.

GRFeatureFile.execute(List<Map<String, String>> inputs, Boolean inMemory = false)


Note: For more information, please see this article: How to add a G-Data Table to a Feature File.


Modifying the Resource Variables' Value when Executing a Scenario

The resource variables' value can be modified while calling the API Function to execute a Scenario. The API function will appear as shown below: 


GRFeatureFile.execute(List<Map<String, String>> inputs, Boolean inMemory = false, Map<String, String> resources = [:])


Additional Information

TopicDescription
G-Feature File Management DashboardLearn more about the G-Feature File Management Dashboard UI.
How to create a G-Feature File SuiteLearn how to add a G-Feature File Suite to a Project Version. 
How to import a Feature File into a SuiteLearn how to import Feature Files into a G-Feature File Suite.
How to manually add a Feature FileLearn how to add a Feature File to a G-Feature File Suite.
How to add Keywords and Steps to Feature FilesLearn how to add Keywords and Steps to a Feature File.
How to add a Data Table to a Feature FileLearn how to add a Data Table to a Feature File.
How to add a G-Data Table to a Feature FileLearn how to add a G-Data Table to a Feature File.
ExampleDescription
G-Feature File Example using a G-Data TableSee a full example from start to finish.