Chapter 3. Living documentation
There are two popular models today for looking at the process and artifacts of Specification by Example: the acceptance-testing-centric model and the system-behavior-specification model.
The acceptance-testing-centric model (often called acceptance test-driven development, ATDD, or A-TDD) focuses on the automated tests that are part of the Specification by Example process. In this model, the key benefits are clearer targets for development and preventing functional regression.
The system-behavior-specification-centric model (often called behavior-driven development or BDD) focuses on the process of specifying scenarios of system behavior. It centers on building shared understanding between stakeholders and delivery ...
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