Cucumber
# How to Download & Install Cucumber in Windows
Installing Cucumber in Windows can be a bit tedious, but with this comprehensive guide, you’ll be able to break down the process into manageable steps and get started with Cucumber seamlessly. This article will walk you through the necessary components to install, ensuring that Cucumber works smoothly in your Windows environment.
# Components to Install
Install Ruby and DevKit
1. Step 1: Download Ruby Installer
– Navigate to [https://rubyinstaller.org/downloads/](https://rubyinstaller.org/downloads/).
– Download the correct version of the Ruby installer for your system .
– Open the downloaded file .
2. Step 2: Accept License and Select Installation Directory
– Click Next to proceed after accepting the license terms .
– Select the installation directory .
– Make sure all options are selected .
– Click Install .
3. Step 3: Proceed with Installation
– Wait for the installation to complete .
– Click Finish once the installation is complete .
4. Step 4: Run Ruby Command Prompt
– You will see a Ruby command prompt similar to the Windows Command Prompt .
Install Cucumber
1. Step 1: Install Cucumber using Gem Command
– Open the Ruby command prompt .
– Type `gem install cucumber` and press Enter .
– Wait for the installation to complete .
2. Step 2: Verify Cucumber Installation
– Type `cucumber –version` and press Enter .
– The command should return the version of Cucumber installed .
Install IntelliJ IDEA (RubyMine)
1. Step 1: Download RubyMine Installer
– Download the RubyMine installer from the official JetBrains website .
– Run the installer .
2. Step 2: Configure IntelliJ IDEA
– Follow the installation wizard .
– Select the installation directory .
– Choose the start menu folder .
– Click Install .
– Wait for the installation to complete .
– Click Finish when the installation is complete .
– Select “Do not import settings” option .
– Click Evaluate .
– Accept the license and continue with the evaluation .
– Skip remaining settings and set defaults .
– Open RubyMine .
Install Watir-WebDriver
1. Step 1: Install Watir-WebDriver using Gem Command
– Open the Ruby command prompt .
– Type `gem install watir-webdriver` and press Enter .
– Wait for the installation to complete .
# Creating Your First Cucumber Script
1. Step 1: Create a New Project in RubyMine
– Open RubyMine .
– Create a new project .
2. Step 2: Create a Feature File
– Create a new directory .
– Create a feature file named “yourfilename.feature” in the directory .
3. Step 3: Write Feature File
– Write the following code in the feature file :
“`
Feature: Multiplication
Scenario: multiply a and b
Given I have variable a
And I have variable b
When I multiplication a and b
Then I display the Result
“`
4. Step 4: Create Step Definitions
– Create a step definition file .
– Name the step definition file as “test_step.rb” .
– Write the following code in the step definition file :
“`ruby
Given(/^I have variable a$/) do
@a = 50
end
And(/^I have variable b$/) do
@b = 70
end
When(/^I multiplication a and b$/) do
@mul = @a * @b
end
Then(/^I display the Result$/) do
puts “Multiplication of #{@a} and #{@b} is #{@mul}”
end
“`
5. Step 5: Run the Feature File
– Run the feature file using the command prompt .
– The output should display the result of the multiplication .
By following these detailed steps, you will have successfully installed Cucumber and created your first Cucumber script in a Windows environment. This guide is designed to be as comprehensive and easy to follow as possible, ensuring that even those new to Cucumber can get started quickly and efficiently.
