We have successfully established our development process for Drupal custom modules, including automated testing using PHPUnit, all managed through our own GitLab CI/CD pipeline. This setup mirrors the automated testing process used by Drupal.org, which was our goal to emulate.

Building on this success, we have taken the next step by learning Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using Behat. This approach allows us to automate the execution of acceptance tests for our Cloud Orchestration modules. Our upcoming session will provide a thorough explanation of the practical application of Behat, demonstrating how to effectively use this tool to write and execute comprehensive test scenarios.

In this session, we will cover:

1. Introduction to Behavior-Driven Development (BDD):

- Understanding the principles of BDD and its advantages in the software development lifecycle.
- How BDD aligns with agile methodologies and enhances collaboration between developers, testers, and stakeholders.

2. Overview of Behat:

- Introduction to Behat as a testing framework for BDD.
- Key features of Behat and its integration with other tools and platforms.

3. Automating Acceptance Tests:

- Running Behat tests in our GitLab CI/CD pipeline.
- Techniques for ensuring that automated tests are reliable and maintainable.
- Strategies for continuous improvement and scaling the test suite.

4. Template-Based Test Scenario Reusability:

- How to create reusable test scenario templates in Behat.
- Methods for parameterizing test scenarios to enhance reusability and reduce redundancy.
- Practical examples of how to implement and manage these templates within your testing framework.

By the end of the session, attendees will have a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage Behat for BDD in their own projects, particularly within the context of Drupal and cloud orchestration. They will gain practical knowledge on writing and running automated acceptance tests, ultimately enhancing the quality and efficiency of their development processes.