In this detailed exploration of integrating Cucumber with a Selenium WebDriver test framework, Matthew Casperson discusses the challenges of making Java-based test code accessible to non-developers and offers a solution using the Cucumber library. By employing the Gherkin language, which uses natural language syntax, stakeholders can write and understand tests without needing extensive programming knowledge. The process involves linking Gherkin steps to Java methods through annotations like @Given, @When, @And, and @Then, which match regular expressions to method parameters. The post explains how to structure the framework to accommodate Cucumber's limitations, such as avoiding inheritance in classes with annotations and using packages strategically. A sample test demonstrates opening and closing a browser using the framework, showcasing the potential for creating readable and maintainable end-to-end tests. The article forms part of a series on building a Selenium WebDriver test framework, indicating future posts will expand on integrating Cucumber with more complex testing scenarios.