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Input

@regression @login
Feature: User Authentication
As a user I want to log in so that I can access my dashboard

Background:
Given the application is running
And the database is seeded with test users

@smoke @critical
Scenario: Successful login with valid credentials
Given I am on the login page
When I enter username "priya@testmail.dev"
And I enter password "SecurePass123!"
And I click the login button
Then I should be redirected to the dashboard
And I should see the welcome message "Hello, Priya"

Scenario: Failed login with invalid password
Given I am on the login page
When I enter username "priya@testmail.dev"
And I enter password "wrongpassword"
And I click the login button
Then I should see an error message "Invalid credentials"
And I should remain on the login page

Scenario Outline: Login with multiple users
Given I am on the login page
When I enter username "<email>"
And I enter password "<password>"
Then I should see "<result>"

Formatted Output

@regression @login
Feature: User Authentication
  As a user I want to log in so that I can access my dashboard


  Background:
    Given the application is running
    And the database is seeded with test users

  @smoke @critical

  Scenario: Successful login with valid credentials
    Given I am on the login page
    When I enter username "priya@testmail.dev"
    And I enter password "SecurePass123!"
    And I click the login button
    Then I should be redirected to the dashboard
    And I should see the welcome message "Hello, Priya"


  Scenario: Failed login with invalid password
    Given I am on the login page
    When I enter username "priya@testmail.dev"
    And I enter password "wrongpassword"
    And I click the login button
    Then I should see an error message "Invalid credentials"
    And I should remain on the login page


  Scenario Outline: Login with multiple users
    Given I am on the login page
    When I enter username "<email>"
    And I enter password "<password>"
    Then I should see "<result>"


    Examples:
      | email | password | result |
      | priya@test.dev | pass123 | Dashboard |
      | arjun@test.dev | wrong | Error |

Frequently Asked Questions(click to expand)

What is Gherkin syntax?

Gherkin is the language used by BDD frameworks like Cucumber, SpecFlow, and Behave. It uses keywords like Feature, Scenario, Given, When, Then to describe software behavior in plain English.

What indentation does Gherkin use?

Standard Gherkin uses 2-space indentation: Feature at column 0, Scenario at 2 spaces, and steps (Given/When/Then) at 4 spaces. Tables and doc strings indent to 6 spaces.