BDD with Python and Behave Training by AcadNXT is designed to provide participants with practical, hands-on expertise in implementing Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using Python and the Behave framework. This instructor-led program focuses on BDD methodologies, Gherkin syntax, feature file design, step implementation, automated acceptance testing, framework integration, reporting, and scalable automation architecture. Participants will learn how to create business-readable automated test scenarios that improve collaboration between development, QA, and business teams. The course is ideal for Python developers, QA automation engineers, Agile teams, and testing professionals adopting BDD practices.

• Understand BDD methodologies and workflows
• Write Gherkin feature files effectively
• Implement step definitions using Python
• Build scalable Behave automation frameworks
• Integrate Behave with automation tools
• Automate API and UI test scenarios
• Generate and analyze automation reports
• Apply BDD practices in Agile environments

• QA Automation Engineers
• Python Developers
• Software Test Engineers
• Agile Team Members
• Business Analysts
• DevOps Engineers involved in testing
• Functional Testers transitioning to automation
• Software Quality Assurance Professionals

• Basic knowledge of Python programming
• Understanding of software testing fundamentals
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies
• Basic understanding of automation testing concepts
• Awareness of Python virtual environments is helpful

• Understanding BDD principles and workflows
• Writing feature files using Gherkin syntax
• Creating step definitions using Python and Behave
• Implementing automated acceptance testing workflows
• Integrating Behave with Python testing ecosystems
• Managing test execution and reporting
• Designing reusable and scalable BDD frameworks
• Improving collaboration across Agile teams
• Debugging and maintaining BDD automation suites
• Implementing end-to-end BDD automation practices

After completing BDD with Python and Behave Training, participants will be able to design and implement scalable BDD automation frameworks using Python and Behave. Learners will gain practical expertise in Gherkin-based testing, acceptance test automation, framework integration, and Agile collaboration practices.

Introduction to BDD and Behave

• Overview of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
• Benefits of BDD in Agile development
• Introduction to Behave framework
• Behave project structure and setup
• Understanding feature files and scenarios

Gherkin Syntax and Feature Design

• Given-When-Then syntax
• Scenario outlines and examples
• Tags and scenario organization
• Writing business-readable requirements
• Best practices for feature file design

Step Definitions with Python

• Creating step implementation files
• Mapping Gherkin steps to Python code
• Parameterization in Behave steps
• Reusable step definitions
• Running and validating scenarios

Automation Framework Integration

• Integrating Behave with Selenium overview
• Managing browser automation workflows
• Environment setup and configuration files
• Test data management strategies
• Logging and debugging basics

Advanced Behave Framework Concepts

• Hooks and lifecycle methods
• Data-driven BDD concepts
• Organizing scalable automation frameworks
• Parallel execution concepts
• Reporting and result analysis

API and Backend Testing with Behave

• API testing concepts in BDD
• Integrating Python requests library
• Validating API responses
• Backend workflow automation
• End-to-end scenario validation

CI/CD and Enterprise BDD Practices

• Integrating Behave with CI/CD pipelines
• Automated execution strategies
• Version control integration workflows
• Test maintenance and optimization
• Security considerations in test automation

Advanced Framework Design

• Modular automation architecture
• Reusable utilities and helper functions
• Configuration management techniques
• Error handling and recovery strategies
• Enterprise BDD implementation best practices

Mini Project and Practical Implementation

• Building complete BDD automation framework using Behave
• Creating feature files and step definitions
• Integrating automation with test workflows
• Executing end-to-end scenarios
• Final project review and optimization

• BDD concepts and Behave framework
• Gherkin syntax and scenario design
• Python step definitions and hooks
• Automation framework integration
• API and backend testing
• Reporting and debugging
• CI/CD integration concepts
• Mini project implementation

• Feature file creation exercises
• Python step definition implementation tasks
• Automation framework integration assignments
• API and backend testing activities
• Mini project development and evaluation
• Debugging and reporting exercises

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Participants who successfully complete the training will receive an AcadNXT Certification in BDD with Python and Behave Training, validating their expertise in Behavior-Driven Development, Python-based automation, Behave framework implementation, and Agile testing practices.