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title: Feature
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createdAt: 2026-01-07T12:15:00.958Z
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### Feature Files (Cucumber)

Feature files (.feature) define test scenarios in a business-readable format using Gherkin syntax.

They describe application behavior from a user’s perspective and serve as the main input for Cucumber test execution.

### Purpose

Feature files are used to:

- Describe application behavior in plain language
- Define test scenarios independently of implementation details
- Act as living documentation for the system under test
- Drive test execution through step definitions

### Structure

A feature file typically consists of:

- Feature – High-level description of the functionality
- Scenario / Scenario Outline – Individual test cases
- Steps – Actions and validations written in Given / When / Then format