They act as a living manual for how the system works. Key Benefits
By clarifying "edge cases" (like what happens if a customer has a negative balance) during the specification phase, teams avoid discovering these issues halfway through coding. Specification by Example
While SbE is a process—not a tool—it is often implemented using frameworks like or SpecFlow . These tools allow teams to write examples in plain language (Gherkin syntax) and link them to automated test scripts. This creates a "living documentation" system that evolves with the code. Conclusion They act as a living manual for how the system works
SbE encourages "Three Amigos" meetings (Business, Dev, QA) where different perspectives ensure a well-rounded understanding of the feature before work begins. Implementation and Automation These tools allow teams to write examples in
Because the examples are used to drive development and automated testing, the documentation is never out of date. If the tests pass, the documentation is accurate.