Gherkin

Gherkin is a plain-language syntax used to write behavioral specifications for software in an understandable way for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. It uses simple, structured sentences starting with keywords like Given, When, Then, which describe a system's behavior in specific scenarios. This format is fundamental to Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), facilitating clear collaboration between testers, developers, and business teams. Gherkin documents serve as both executable tests and living documentation, ensuring that the software meets its requirements and behaves as expected through shared, human-readable specifications.