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| Fact | Cucumber.js | Web Test Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The documentation shows installing `@cucumber/cucumber` as a development dependency with npm or Yarn. | The official installation instructions use npm to add @web/test-runner as a development dependency. |
| Integrations | Cucumber says it is not a browser automation tool, but works with browser automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver. | The docs describe using the Playwright launcher with GitHub Actions via Microsoft's Playwright Action. |
| Purpose | Cucumber reads executable specifications written in plain text and checks whether software conforms to them, reporting success or failure for each scenario. | Web Test Runner is a test runner for web applications. |
| Support | The FAQ directs users with questions to the Cucumber community and lists Cucumber School online training for deeper learning. | The project links to Discord for community discussion and lists sponsorship and contributions as ways to support it. |
Cucumber.js plans
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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 Web Test Runner if…
It suits developers who want to run web application tests across browser engines, locally or through documented remote launchers. Its watch mode and coverage reporting may also help teams working on test feedback and coverage goals.