Behat
Behat is a behavior-driven development (BDD) framework for PHP that allows developers to write human-readable tests in a natural language format called Gherkin. It enables automated testing by mapping these scenarios to executable PHP code, facilitating collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Behat is commonly used for testing web applications, APIs, and other PHP-based systems to ensure they meet specified requirements.
Developers should learn Behat when working on PHP projects that require clear, collaborative testing practices, especially in agile or BDD environments where business requirements need to be translated into automated tests. It is particularly useful for web development teams to validate user stories, integration points, and API endpoints, helping to catch bugs early and improve code quality through continuous testing workflows.