What is a Test Runner in Cucumber?
A Test Runner is responsible for executing Cucumber feature files and step definitions. It integrates with JUnit or TestNG to run Cucumber tests.
| Feature | JUnit 🏆 | TestNG 🚀 |
|---|---|---|
| Annotation Support | Uses @RunWith(Cucumber.class) | Uses @CucumberOptions with AbstractTestNGCucumberTests |
| Parallel Execution | 🚫 Not Supported (needs Maven Surefire plugin) | ✅ Supported using @DataProvider |
| Listeners | Limited built-in support | Extensive built-in listeners (IReporter, ITestListener) |
| Dependency on External Plugins | Requires plugins for reports and parallel execution | Comes with advanced features like dependsOnMethods |
| Flexibility | Simpler, works best for small projects | More powerful, recommended for large frameworks |
| Grouping & Prioritization | 🚫 Not Supported | ✅ Supported using @Test(priority=1) |
Feature File Creation
