From Gherkin to Source Code Without Losing the Business Language

📰 Dev.to · Douglas Cardoso

Learn how to translate Gherkin language into source code without losing business context, enabling better collaboration between devs and non-technical stakeholders

intermediate Published 28 Apr 2026

Action Steps

Write Gherkin scenarios to capture business requirements
Use a parser to convert Gherkin into an abstract syntax tree (AST)
Transform the AST into source code using a code generator
Review and refine the generated code to ensure it meets business needs
Integrate the generated code into the larger application

Who Needs to Know This

Software developers, product managers, and business analysts can benefit from this approach to ensure that business requirements are accurately translated into code

Key Insight

💡 Using tools to convert Gherkin into source code can improve collaboration and reduce errors