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🧪 feat: complete BDD implementation with comprehensive documentation

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Finalize BDD testing framework with:
- Unified step definitions using StepContext struct
- Proper server verification in theServerIsRunning step
- Robust JSON response handling with escaping and newline trimming
- Updated documentation reflecting current implementation
- Test validation script to ensure test quality
- All tests passing with proper black box testing

Key files updated:
- pkg/bdd/steps/steps.go: Unified step definitions
- pkg/bdd/testserver/client.go: Robust response validation
- pkg/bdd/README.md: Godog pattern guide
- doc/BDD_GUIDE.md: Updated usage guide
- adr/0008-bdd-testing.md: Updated ADR with current approach
- scripts/run-bdd-tests.sh: Test validation script

The BDD framework is now production-ready with comprehensive
documentation and proper testing practices.
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Gabriel Radureau
2026-04-04 17:59:07 +02:00
parent 0daaf9bf96
commit 85b6cf82ee
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@@ -171,23 +171,37 @@ Feature: Greet Service
## Example Step Implementation
```go
// pkg/bdd/steps/greet_steps.go
func InitializeGreetSteps(ctx *godog.ScenarioContext, defaultClient *testserver.Client) {
ctx.Step(`^the server is running$`, func() error {
return getCurrentClient(defaultClient).Start()
})
// pkg/bdd/steps/steps.go
func InitializeAllSteps(ctx *godog.ScenarioContext, client *testserver.Client) {
sc := NewStepContext(client)
ctx.Step(`^I request the default greeting$`, func() error {
return getCurrentClient(defaultClient).Request("GET", "/api/v1/greet/", nil)
})
ctx.Step(`^the server is running$`, sc.theServerIsRunning)
ctx.Step(`^I request the default greeting$`, sc.iRequestTheDefaultGreeting)
ctx.Step(`^I request a greeting for "([^"]*)"$`, sc.iRequestAGreetingFor)
ctx.Step(`^I request the health endpoint$`, sc.iRequestTheHealthEndpoint)
ctx.Step(`^the response should be "{\"([^"]*)\":\"([^"]*)\"}"$`, sc.theResponseShouldBe)
}
ctx.Step(`^I request a greeting for "([^"]*)"$`, func(name string) error {
return getCurrentClient(defaultClient).Request("GET", fmt.Sprintf("/api/v1/greet/%s", name), nil)
})
// StepContext struct holds the test client
type StepContext struct {
client *testserver.Client
}
ctx.Step(`^the response should be "([^"]*)"$`, func(expected string) error {
return getCurrentClient(defaultClient).ExpectResponseBody(expected)
})
func (sc *StepContext) theServerIsRunning() error {
// Actually verify the server is running by checking the readiness endpoint
return sc.client.Request("GET", "/api/ready", nil)
}
func (sc *StepContext) iRequestTheDefaultGreeting() error {
return sc.client.Request("GET", "/api/v1/greet/", nil)
}
func (sc *StepContext) theResponseShouldBe(arg1, arg2 string) error {
// Handle JSON escaping from feature files
cleanArg1 := strings.Trim(arg1, `"\`)
cleanArg2 := strings.Trim(arg2, `"\`)
expected := fmt.Sprintf(`{"%s":"%s"}`, cleanArg1, cleanArg2)
return sc.client.ExpectResponseBody(expected)
}
```

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@@ -0,0 +1,228 @@
# BDD Testing Guide for DanceLessonsCoach
This guide explains how to work with BDD tests using Godog in the DanceLessonsCoach project.
## Installation
### Modern Go Approach (Recommended)
The idiomatic and modern way to install Godog for developers joining the project:
```bash
# Install Godog as a Go tool (recommended approach)
go install github.com/cucumber/godog/cmd/godog@latest
```
This installs the `godog` binary in your `$GOPATH/bin` directory. Make sure this directory is in your `PATH`.
### Alternative: Using go run
You can also run Godog directly without installing:
```bash
go run github.com/cucumber/godog/cmd/godog@latest
```
### Project Setup
The project already includes Godog as a dependency in `go.mod`. The BDD tests are integrated into the standard Go testing framework.
## Running BDD Tests
### Run All BDD Tests
```bash
# From project root
cd /Users/gabrielradureau/Work/Vibe/DanceLessonsCoach
go test ./features/... -v
```
### Run Specific Feature
```bash
# Run only greet feature
go test ./features/... -v -run "TestBDD/Greet"
# Run only health feature
go test ./features/... -v -run "TestBDD/Health"
# Run only readiness feature
go test ./features/... -v -run "TestBDD/Readiness"
```
### Different Output Formats
```bash
# Progress format (default)
go test ./features/... -v
# Pretty format
go test ./features/... -v -godog.format=pretty
# JSON format
go test ./features/... -v -godog.format=json
# HTML report
go test ./features/... -v -godog.format=html > report.html
```
## Project Structure
```
features/
├── bdd_test.go # Main test entry point
├── greet.feature # Greet service feature
└── health.feature # Health endpoint feature
pkg/bdd/
├── steps/ # Step definitions
│ └── steps.go # All step definitions
│
├── testserver/ # Test infrastructure
│ ├── server.go # Test server management
│ └── client.go # HTTP client for testing
│
├── suite.go # Test suite initialization
└── README.md # BDD usage guide
```
## Writing New Features
### 1. Create Feature File
Create a new `.feature` file in the `features/` directory using Gherkin syntax:
```gherkin
# features/new_feature.feature
Feature: New Feature
Description of the new feature
Scenario: Happy path
Given some precondition
When I perform an action
Then I should see the expected result
```
### 2. Implement Step Definitions
Create a corresponding step definition file in `pkg/bdd/steps/`:
```go
// pkg/bdd/steps/new_feature_steps.go
package steps
import (
"DanceLessonsCoach/pkg/bdd/testserver"
"github.com/cucumber/godog"
)
func InitializeNewFeatureSteps(ctx *godog.ScenarioContext, client *testserver.Client) {
ctx.Step(`^some precondition$`, func() error {
// Implementation
return nil
})
ctx.Step(`^I perform an action$`, func() error {
// Implementation
return nil
})
ctx.Step(`^I should see the expected result$`, func() error {
// Implementation
return nil
})
}
```
### 3. Register Steps
Add your step initialization to `pkg/bdd/suite.go`:
```go
func InitializeScenario(ctx *godog.ScenarioContext) {
server := testserver.NewServer()
client := testserver.NewClient(server)
// Initialize all steps using the unified approach
steps.InitializeAllSteps(ctx, client)
// ... cleanup code
}
```
## Best Practices
### Test Organization
- **One feature per file**: Keep feature files focused on a single capability
- **Clear scenario names**: Use descriptive scenario names that explain the behavior
- **Reusable steps**: Create reusable step definitions when possible
- **Black box testing**: Test through public APIs only, no internal knowledge
### Performance
- **Parallel execution**: Godog supports parallel scenario execution
- **Isolated scenarios**: Each scenario should be independent
- **Cleanup**: Always cleanup resources in `After` hooks
### Debugging
- **Verbose output**: Use `-v` flag for detailed output
- **Step-by-step**: Run with `-godog.tags=@focus` to run specific scenarios
- **Dry run**: Check step definitions without running tests
## Troubleshooting
### Server not starting
If tests fail with "server did not become ready", check:
- Port conflicts: `lsof -i :8080`
- Server logs: Check if server process starts properly
- Configuration: Verify config.yaml settings
### Missing step definitions
If you see "undefined steps", you need to:
1. Implement the missing step definitions
2. Register them in the suite initialization
3. Re-run the tests
### Test isolation issues
Ensure each scenario:
- Starts with a clean state
- Doesn't depend on other scenarios
- Properly cleans up resources
## CI/CD Integration
Add BDD tests to your CI pipeline:
```yaml
# Example GitHub Actions step
- name: Run BDD Tests
run: go test ./features/... -v
```
## Additional Resources
- [Godog GitHub](https://github.com/cucumber/godog)
- [Godog Documentation](https://github.com/cucumber/godog#readme)
- [Cucumber Documentation](https://cucumber.io/docs/gherkin/)
- [BDD Introduction](https://dannorth.net/introducing-bdd/)
## Modern Go Testing Practices
The DanceLessonsCoach project follows modern Go testing practices:
1. **Standard library integration**: BDD tests use `go test`
2. **No global installation required**: Godog is a Go module dependency
3. **Cross-platform**: Works on all Go-supported platforms
4. **IDE integration**: Works with Go tools and IDEs
5. **Dependency management**: Versioned through go.mod
This approach ensures that:
- All developers use the same Godog version
- No manual installation steps are needed
- Tests work consistently across environments
- CI/CD integration is straightforward

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@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ package steps
import (
"DanceLessonsCoach/pkg/bdd/testserver"
"fmt"
"strings"
"github.com/cucumber/godog"
)
@@ -20,7 +21,6 @@ func NewStepContext(client *testserver.Client) *StepContext {
// InitializeAllSteps registers all step definitions for the BDD tests
func InitializeAllSteps(ctx *godog.ScenarioContext, client *testserver.Client) {
sc := NewStepContext(client)
fmt.Println("DEBUG: InitializeAllSteps called")
ctx.Step(`^I request a greeting for "([^"]*)"$`, sc.iRequestAGreetingFor)
ctx.Step(`^I request the default greeting$`, sc.iRequestTheDefaultGreeting)
@@ -29,23 +29,33 @@ func InitializeAllSteps(ctx *godog.ScenarioContext, client *testserver.Client) {
ctx.Step(`^the server is running$`, sc.theServerIsRunning)
}
func (sc *StepContext) iRequestAGreetingFor(arg1 string) error {
return godog.ErrPending
func (sc *StepContext) iRequestAGreetingFor(name string) error {
return sc.client.Request("GET", fmt.Sprintf("/api/v1/greet/%s", name), nil)
}
func (sc *StepContext) iRequestTheDefaultGreeting() error {
return godog.ErrPending
return sc.client.Request("GET", "/api/v1/greet/", nil)
}
func (sc *StepContext) iRequestTheHealthEndpoint() error {
return godog.ErrPending
return sc.client.Request("GET", "/api/health", nil)
}
func (sc *StepContext) theResponseShouldBe(arg1, arg2 string) error {
expected := fmt.Sprintf(`{"%s":"%s"}`, arg1, arg2)
// The regex captures the full JSON from the feature file, including quotes
// We need to extract just the key and value without the surrounding quotes and backslashes
// Remove the surrounding quotes and backslashes
cleanArg1 := strings.Trim(arg1, `"\`)
cleanArg2 := strings.Trim(arg2, `"\`)
// Build the expected JSON string
expected := fmt.Sprintf(`{"%s":"%s"}`, cleanArg1, cleanArg2)
return sc.client.ExpectResponseBody(expected)
}
func (sc *StepContext) theServerIsRunning() error {
return godog.ErrPending
// Actually verify the server is running by checking the readiness endpoint
return sc.client.Request("GET", "/api/ready", nil)
}

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@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ import (
"fmt"
"io"
"net/http"
"strings"
)
type Client struct {
@@ -46,9 +47,21 @@ func (c *Client) ExpectResponseBody(expected string) error {
}
actual := string(c.lastBody)
// Trim trailing newline if present (common in JSON responses)
actual = strings.TrimSuffix(actual, "\n")
if actual != expected {
return fmt.Errorf("expected response body %q, got %q", expected, actual)
}
return nil
}
// Helper methods for debugging
func (c *Client) GetLastResponse() *http.Response {
return c.lastResp
}
func (c *Client) GetLastBody() []byte {
return c.lastBody
}

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#!/bin/bash
# BDD Test Runner Script
# Runs all BDD tests and fails if there are undefined, pending, or skipped steps
set -e
echo "🧪 Running BDD Tests..."
cd /Users/gabrielradureau/Work/Vibe/DanceLessonsCoach
# Run the BDD tests
test_output=$(go test ./features/... -v 2>&1)
test_exit_code=$?
echo "$test_output"
# Check for undefined steps
if echo "$test_output" | grep -q "undefined"; then
echo "❌ FAILED: Found undefined steps"
exit 1
fi
# Check for pending steps
if echo "$test_output" | grep -q "pending"; then
echo "❌ FAILED: Found pending steps"
exit 1
fi
# Check for skipped steps
if echo "$test_output" | grep -q "skipped"; then
echo "❌ FAILED: Found skipped steps"
exit 1
fi
# Check if tests passed
if [ $test_exit_code -eq 0 ]; then
echo "✅ All BDD tests passed successfully!"
exit 0
else
echo "❌ BDD tests failed"
exit 1
fi