How is the "java.lang.ExceptionInInitializerError" error encountered while using cucumber with Junit?

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The "java.lang.ExceptionInInitializerError" error can be encountered while using Cucumber with JUnit if there is an issue with the initialization of the test class or its static variables.

This error occurs when the initialization code of a class throws an exception, usually due to an error in the static block or static field of the class. This error is thrown at runtime and typically occurs during the startup phase of the application. It indicates that there was a problem initializing the class, and as a result, the application cannot continue running.

To fix this error, you need to check the initialization code in the class and identify the source of the issue. Once you have identified the problem, you can fix it by modifying the class code or the initialization code.