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title: Spec File
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createdAt: 2026-01-07T12:07:54.193Z
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Gauge Specification Files (.spec)Specification (.spec) files define test scenarios in a readable, business-oriented format.They describe:

- What is being tested
- Which steps are executed
- The expected behavior of the application

Specification files are written using plain text and are easily understandable by both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Purpose of Spec Files

- Define end-to-end test scenarios
- Act as living documentation
- Serve as the main entry point for test execution