2 Introducing Behavior-Driven Development
This chapter covers
- The origins of BDD
- Activities and outcomes seen in a BDD project
- The pros and cons of BDD
In this chapter we will dive into what BDD looks like in a little more detail. BDD is a set of software engineering practices designed to help teams build and deliver more valuable, higher-quality software faster. It draws on Agile and lean practices, including in particular, Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Domain-Driven Design (DDD). But most importantly, BDD provides a common language based on simple, structured sentences expressed in English (or in the native language of the stakeholders) that facilitate communication between project team members and business stakeholders. To better understand ...
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