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Cucumber.js vs Jasmine
Both stand on javascript testing frameworks. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Cucumber.js gives Node.js teams a way to connect plain-text Gherkin scenarios to code and check the results. Note that reports published with `--publish` are public and deleted after 24 hours.
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Jasmine provides browser and Node.js testing options, with configurable runners and customization tools. Check its rolling platform support and the karma-jasmine adapter limitation if either affects your setup.
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| Cucumber.js | Jasmine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cucumber.io | jasmine.github.io |
| On javascript testing frameworks | #1 of 23 | #2 of 23 |
Cucumber.js: what it does well
- Free and open source.
- Runs feature files from the command line.
- Supports continuous integration and parallel execution.
- Report plugins show scenario outcomes.
- Works with browser automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver.
What to know first
- Requires Node.js and npm or Yarn.
- Global installation does not work with support files.
- Published reports are publicly accessible.
- Cucumber.js is not a browser automation tool.
Jasmine: what it does well
- No external dependencies in jasmine-core.
- Standalone browser distribution needs no web server.
- Supports ES modules and CommonJS in Node.
- Custom reporters, matchers and randomized spec order.
What to know first
- Older platforms may lose support in minor releases.
- Unmaintained karma-jasmine adapter depends on jasmine-core 4.x.
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