What is Gwen?

Gwen is a Gherkin DSL interpreter for driving automation using the Gherkin language: Given-When-Then statements.

Inside the Gwen interpreter, runs an automation engine known as the Gwen-web.

Gwen-web allows teams to automate front end web tests by writing executable specifications instead of code.

Some of the key features of Gwen-web are:

  • Tests are plain text Gherkin specifications which are executable on their own.

  • Tests can be data-driven (using csv data feeds)

  • Supports Cross Browser Testing

  • Capture screenshots

  • Tests can be run sequentially or in parallel

  • REPL console allows verifying a particular steps before running the scenario

  • Locator chaining mechanism that allows you to easily locate elements within other elements or frames.

The creator of Gwen has some great posts about Gwen which can be found here:

Getting started with Gwen for your project

  • Installation – Install Gwen by downloading the zip file and follow the instructions to get setup.

Quick Demo Project

Wanna see how it works? Clone the following project Gwen Demo Project and follow the instructions.