Quick example of cucumber support code

cucumber_support_code_example.rb

# features/step_definitions/search_steps.rb
When /^I search for "([^"]*)"$/ do |search_term|
  search_catalogue_with search_term, :using_direct_model_access
end


# features/support/search_support.rb
module SearchSupport
  
  class SearchAutomator
    extend Capybara::DSL
    
    def self.search_with(term)
      visit '/'
      fill_in "search_term", with: term
      click_on "Search"
    end
  end
  
  def search_catalogue_with(term, options=nil)
    if options == :using_direct_model_access
      # bypass the view and controller to test the model layer directly
      # do this first, let cucumber drive the model api
      # drop down to rspec once you have a model api that looks good
      Catalogue.search(term)
    else
      # when rspec coverage of model is complete
      # use an automator to test the full stack
      # let the automator drive your routes, controllers and view
      # drop down to rspec again if you feel any of those need more attention
      SearchAutomator.search_with(term)
    end
  end
  
end

World(SearchSupport)