I think many answers are misunderstanding your question as I understand it.
I read your question as why are users using Groovy to run test cases.
I'm aware of two situations, one is to use a previous test case as a setup for the current test case. The second is using a test case as a library call - this is when the library procedure needs to make a HTTP request to the system under test and these requests are not done via Groovy.
Hi,
Re your comment... I think many answers are misunderstanding your question as I understand it.
I read your question as why are users using Groovy to run test cases. Yes! Exactly that. I use Groovy scripts and external Groovy and Java classes an awful lot, but within the confines of my tests. I don't use Groovy scripts as a means to launch a series of test steps, which to me forms a new test.
Your example of using a Groovy to launch a test as a set-up step (pre-requisite) for another test and library calls makes complete sense.
thank you.
