Cucumber.js
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| Fact | Cucumber.js | Karma |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The documentation shows installing `@cucumber/cucumber` as a development dependency with npm or Yarn. | Karma runs on Node.js, is distributed as an npm package, and the installation guide recommends installing it locally in the project. |
| Purpose | Cucumber reads executable specifications written in plain text and checks whether software conforms to them, reporting success or failure for each scenario. | Karma runs JavaScript tests in multiple real browsers and reports results to developers. |
| Support | The FAQ directs users with questions to the Cucumber community and lists Cucumber School online training for deeper learning. | The project directs questions to its mailing list or Gitter and says the issue tracker is for bug reports and feature discussions. |
Cucumber.js plans
- Cucumber.jsFree
- Cucumber.js (@cucumber/cucumber)Free
Karma plans
- KarmaFree
Pick Cucumber.js if…
Cucumber.js suits JavaScript teams that want to define software behavior in Gherkin and check scenarios in development or continuous integration. It requires Node.js and npm or Yarn.
Pick Karma if…
Karma may suit developers who want to run JavaScript tests locally, in multiple browsers, on file changes, or in a CI server. Its stated focus is low-level unit testing.