# scenario outlines

On our first description file, `zero.feature`, all scenarios were similar. This made us repeat most of the text again and again.

Isn't there a better way to deal with this - when several scenarios are almost equal and only some values change?

Yes, there is! :) You just need to use scenarios outlines.

An example is shown below:

    Feature: Compute factorial
      In order to play with Lettuce
      As beginners
      We'll implement factorial

      Scenario Outline: Factorials [0-4]
        Given I have the number <number>
        When I compute its factorial
        Then I see the number <result>

      Examples:
        | number | result |
        | 0      | 1      |
        | 1      | 1      |
        | 2      | 2      |
        | 3      | 6      |
        | 4      | 24     |

This way, you will only need to provide the values that really change, reducing "copy & paste" work and making your tests more clear.