[SpecFlow](https://wikipedia.org/en/SpecFlow) is an open-source framework that uses behavior-driven development ([[BDD]]) as its design principle. BDD is an agile software development methodology that promotes collaboration between developers, testers, and business stakeholders to create high-quality software. [[SpecFlow]] allows developers and testers to write executable specifications in a plain text format called [[Gherkin]]. These specifications describe the desired behavior of the software in a structured manner using [[Given-When-Then]] syntax. The Gherkin specifications can then be automated using SpecFlow, which generates code bindings in various programming languages such as C#, Java, or JavaScript. These code bindings bridge the gap between the plain text specifications and the actual implementation of the software. By utilizing SpecFlow, teams can easily communicate and collaborate on defining requirements, ensuring that everyone has a shared understanding of what needs to be developed. The executable specifications can serve as living documentation that remains up-to-date with the evolving codebase. SpecFlow also integrates with popular development tools such as Visual Studio and allows for easy integration with continuous integration and delivery pipelines. It provides features like test result reporting, test execution parallelization, and support for various testing frameworks. Overall, SpecFlow enables teams to apply behavior-driven development principles by providing a framework for writing, automating, and maintaining executable specifications in a collaborative manner. # References ```dataview Table title as Title, authors as Authors where contains(subject, "SpecFlow") or contains(subject, "BDD") ```