BDD Automation with Behave (Without POM)

Behavior-driven test automation using Behave and Gherkin without Page Object Model abstraction

This project focuses on implementing behavior-driven testing using the Behave framework.

Unlike traditional automation frameworks that rely heavily on Page Object Model (POM), this project explores a simpler approach by directly working with step definitions and scenarios.

Project Overview

The framework automates key workflows of the OrangeHRM application using Gherkin-based test scenarios.

It emphasizes readability and collaboration by expressing test cases in a format that is easy to understand for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Approach

This project intentionally avoids Page Object Model to explore a different testing approach.

Key focus areas include:

  • Writing clear and expressive Gherkin scenarios
  • Mapping scenarios directly to step definitions
  • Keeping the framework lightweight and easy to understand
  • Reducing abstraction where it is not necessary

This helps in understanding when simplicity can be more effective than over-structured design.

Tech Stack

  • Python
  • Behave (BDD Framework)
  • Selenium WebDriver

Key Features

  • Behavior-driven development using Gherkin
  • Human-readable test scenarios
  • Lightweight framework without POM
  • Focus on readability and clarity

Sample Scenario

Feature: Login functionality

Scenario: Valid user login Given user is on login page When user enters valid credentials Then user should be redirected to dashboard

## Repository

Explore the full implementation here:

https://github.com/beinghumantester/Behave_Framework_Without_POM

Key Takeaway

Not every testing problem needs heavy abstraction.

This project highlights an important lesson:

Good test design is not about following patterns blindly, but about choosing the right level of structure for the problem.