In this module, we will delve into the various configuration options available in Cucumber, enabling you to tailor your BDD test executions. You'll learn how to set up features, glue, and plugins, and how to use the dry run and strict options to control test execution flow. Additionally, we’ll cover the monochrome and tags options for better output formatting and scenario filtering, along with the name option for precise scenario targeting, ensuring your tests run exactly as needed.

In this module, we will integrate Selenium WebDriver with Cucumber, allowing you to perform browser-based testing within your BDD workflows. You'll learn how to craft Gherkin scenarios and write step definitions to test web applications interactively. Additionally, we will introduce global hooks, enabling you to manage test environments and actions that need to occur before or after each scenario, ensuring your tests are robust and efficient.

In this module, we will explore the use of parameters and data tables in Cucumber to make your tests more dynamic and data-driven. You'll learn how to use Cucumber parameters to pass different data sets into your step definitions and how to work with step data tables to handle more complex inputs. Additionally, we will cover scenario outlines, enabling you to perform data-driven testing by running the same scenario with multiple sets of data, thus broadening your test coverage and ensuring robust validation of your application.

In this module, we will dive into the concepts of hooks and tags in Cucumber, which are essential tools for managing test execution flow. You'll learn how to use global hooks to define actions that run before or after all scenarios, and how to leverage tagged hooks for more granular control based on scenario tags. We will also cover how to prioritize hooks to control their execution order, and how to use Cucumber tags to organize and selectively run your scenarios. The module concludes with a summary to reinforce your understanding and ensure you are well-prepared to apply these concepts in your testing framework.

In this module, we will explore the integration of the Page Object Model (POM) within the Cucumber framework to create a robust and maintainable test architecture. You'll learn how to create a Page Factory for managing web elements, develop action pages that encapsulate user interactions, and construct common action pages for shared functionalities. By the end of this module, you'll be equipped to implement the Page Object Model in your BDD tests, ensuring your test code is scalable, modular, and easy to maintain.

In this module, we will focus on enhancing the reporting capabilities of your Cucumber tests. You’ll learn how to add the Masterthought reporting plugin to generate comprehensive test reports, and how to capture screenshots automatically for any failed steps, making it easier to identify and resolve issues. The module concludes with a summary of the entire course, ensuring that you are equipped to apply what you've learned and continue developing your BDD expertise.