Are you tired of the plain and monotonous test reports generated by Behave? Do you struggle to make sense of the test results and communicate them effectively to stakeholders? Look no further – the HTML formatter for Behave is here to save the day!

In this article, we will explore how to enhance your Behave test reports by leveraging the power and flexibility of the HTML formatter. We will provide a step-by-step guide on how to integrate the HTML formatter into your Behave project and customize the output to meet your specific requirements.

To get started, create a behave.ini file in your project folder (or in your home directory) with the following content:

“`ini

— FILE: behave.ini

Define ALIAS for HtmlFormatter.

[behave.formatters]
html = behave_html_formatter:HTMLFormatter
“`

Once you have set up the behave.ini file, you can use the HTML formatter by running Behave with the -f or --format parameter. For example, you can generate a help message to see all available formatters:

console
behave -f help

To generate an HTML report, simply run:

console
behave -f html

You can also specify the output file name using the -o parameter. For instance, to generate the report as behave-report.html, use the following command:

console
behave -f html -o behave-report.html

The HTML formatter provides various options for customizing the appearance and content of the report. By tweaking the formatter configuration, you can control details such as the CSS styling, JavaScript behavior, and structure of the report. These customization options allow you to tailor the report to your specific branding guidelines and communicate the test results in a visually appealing and informative manner.

To contribute to the development of the HTML formatter, please create an issue in our open bug tracker or open a pull request directly. We value community-driven contributions and welcome your input in making this tool even better.

In our development process, we employ tox – a powerful tool for running linting and tests. If you wish to contribute, it is recommended to use tox for maintaining code quality. You can run linting and tests using tox with the following commands:

console
tox
tox -l
tox -e flake8,behave

For code formatting, we use black which ensures consistent and readable code style. You can run black using our tox setup with:

console
tox -e black

If you need to modify the CSS or JavaScript code, simply edit the regular files. After making your changes, you can generate the minified versions using the following command:

console
tox -e minify

The HTML formatter for Behave is a valuable tool for improving the visual appeal and readability of your test reports. By leveraging its customization options and integrating it into your Behave workflow, you can effortlessly create comprehensive test reports that effectively communicate the results to your stakeholders.

Harness the power of the HTML formatter and elevate your testing experience with Behave today! Your stakeholders will thank you for the clear and visually engaging reports that shed light on the success of your tests.

Happy testing!