Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) — Bridging the Gap Between Business Requirements and Development

Introduction

In modern software development, aligning business requirements with technical implementation is crucial for building applications. Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) is an software development approach that enhances collaboration between developers, testers, and product owners. By focusing on defining expected behaviors in a human-readable format, BDD ensures that software meets business objectives while improving clarity and reducing misunderstandings.

Shared understanding is key, and collaboration is for efficiency.

What is Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)?

BDD extends Test-Driven Development (TDD) by emphasizing the outcomes rather than just code correctness. It uses natural language to describe application behavior in a structured format, making it easier for all parties to contribute before and during the development.

Key Principles of BDD

1. Collaboration: Involves developers, testers, and business stakeholders (Business Analyst or Product Owner) in defining requirements.
2. Executable Specifications: Uses scenarios written…