Behavior-Driven Development in Python

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Demonstrates a concrete Python BDD setup using Gherkin .feature files and step decorators wired to Python code, executed with behave plus Selenium and webdriver-manager. Shows running tests in IDE and in CI (Travis) with headless runs, fixtures/shared context, scenario outlines/examples, tag selection, and step stub generation, provides a cloneable repo, and reports defect rate dropping from about 30% to 5% while proving pipeline integration and automation work.

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1. 0:00BDD introduction
2. 4:06Why use BDD
3. 8:51Gherkin language
4. 13:08Feature and steps example
5. 21:50Debugging tests in PyCharm
6. 23:19Headless mode and fixtures
7. 27:18Scenario templates
8. 32:04CLI test execution
9. 33:51CI/CD with Travis CI
10. 36:25BDD adoption tips
11. 41:11Q&A

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