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  1. To effectively work with Cucumber and Java in Visual Studio Code, you can use the following plugins. These extensions provide features like syntax highlighting, step definition navigation, and test execution, making your development process smoother.

    1. Cucumber Java Easy Runner

    This plugin is specifically designed for running Cucumber feature files in Java projects. It integrates seamlessly with VS Code's Test Explorer and provides a clean interface for managing and executing tests.

    Key Features:

    • Test Explorer Integration: Displays all feature files and scenarios in the Test Explorer panel.

    • Individual Scenario Execution: Run specific scenarios without executing the entire feature file.

    • Auto-Discovery: Automatically detects feature files and glue paths in your workspace.

    • CodeLens Support: Adds play buttons directly in feature files for quick execution.

    • Smart Filtering: Excludes build directories like target or build to avoid duplicate tests.

    Installation:

    • Search for "Cucumber Java Easy Runner" in the Extensions Marketplace and install it.

    • Ensure your project uses Maven with Cucumber-JVM dependencies in the pom.xml.

  1. java - Running Cucumber feature files on VS code - Stack Overflow

    Mar 3, 2023 · I have a cloned project on web automation with cucumber in java, I have opened it in VS Code and I want to run the .feature files but I do not seem to get the way around it.

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