2nd scenario

+ added a scenario for submitting the button with no text  in url field
+ simplified the visit when clause to be used with any url
+ edited create route redirect if url param is empty (backend validation
  for required URL field)
+ added when clause for clicking submit button
+ added then clause for current path/page

features/homepage.feature

@@ -5,7 +5,13 @@ Feature: Homepage
   Loading the homepage is the initial starting point for this tool
 
   Scenario: Homepage Loads with a form
-    Given I visit the homepage
+    Given I visit the '/' page
     Then I should see text "URL Shortener"
     And I should see a form field "url"
     And I should see a "Submit" button
+
+  Scenario: Submitting the form without entering a URL
+    Given I visit the '/' page
+    When I click the submit button
+    Then I should be on "/" page
+