gherkin-scenarios

To write Gherkin scenarios for BDD, create a feature file under docs/features/ using Given/When/Then steps to describe behavior, including Background, Scenario Outline, and Examples with Data Tables for complex cases.

A Gherkin feature file is a plain-language behavior specification that serves as both documentation and executable test specifications. You need one when aligning product, QA, and development teams on acceptance criteria and business rules.

Yes, you can use Scenario Outline and Data Tables to cover complex test behaviors. Scenario Outlines combined with Examples allow you to run the same scenario against multiple data sets in your feature files.

No dependencies are required to generate Gherkin feature files. You only need a properly structured SKILL.md frontmatter with a name and description to guide the creation of BDD scenarios and test specifications.

The best way to document acceptance criteria for test pipelines is writing Gherkin scenarios in feature files. This creates a single, shareable source of truth that drives test automation and communicates expectations across teams.

Use Gherkin for BDD because it provides a plain-language way to describe software behavior that bridges product, QA, and development. Unlike other formats, it functions simultaneously as readable documentation and executable test specifications.