How to Install Cucumber in Eclipse with Maven
By Bhau Automation • Cucumber BDD Framework Tutorial
🎯 What You Will Learn
- How to install Cucumber in Eclipse
- Cucumber Maven dependency setup
- How to install Cucumber Eclipse Plugin
- Cucumber BDD with TestNG framework
- Maven Cucumber reporting
- Important Cucumber BDD interview questions
🥒 What is Cucumber?
Cucumber is an open-source BDD (Behavior Driven Development) framework that allows automation test cases to be written in simple English using Gherkin language. It helps improve collaboration between QA, Developers, and Business teams.
🛠️ Prerequisites
- Java JDK installed
- Eclipse IDE
- Apache Maven installed
- Basic knowledge of Selenium
📦 Step 1: Create Maven Project in Eclipse
- Open Eclipse → File → New → Maven Project
- Select maven-archetype-quickstart
- Provide GroupId & ArtifactId
- Finish project creation
📌 Step 2: Add Cucumber Maven Dependencies
io.cucumber cucumber-java 7.14.0 io.cucumber cucumber-testng 7.14.0
🔌 Step 3: Install Cucumber Eclipse Plugin
- Go to Eclipse Marketplace
- Search for Cucumber Eclipse Plugin
- Install & Restart Eclipse
📁 Step 4: Create Cucumber Folder Structure
- src/test/java → stepdefinitions
- src/test/java → runner
- src/test/resources → features
🧪 Cucumber with TestNG Framework
Cucumber integrates seamlessly with TestNG for parallel execution, better reporting, and flexible test configuration.
📊 Maven Cucumber Reporting
- Generate HTML reports
- Easy test result analysis
- CI/CD friendly
🎯 Cucumber BDD Interview Questions
- What is Cucumber?
- Difference between BDD & TDD
- What is Gherkin?
- Explain Feature File & Step Definition
- How Cucumber works with TestNG?
🎥 Watch Complete Video Tutorial
👉 Install Cucumber in Eclipse with Maven
🎓 Key Takeaways
- Cucumber is a powerful BDD framework
- Maven makes dependency management easy
- Eclipse plugin improves productivity
- Best suited for Selenium automation
🚀 Next Topic: Cucumber Feature File & Step Definition with Selenium
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