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Simplify Testing with React Testing Library

You're reading from Simplify Testing with React Testing Library Create maintainable tests using RTL that do not break with changes

Product type Paperback

Published in May 2021

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781800564459

Length 246 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Languages

JavaScript

Tools

React

Concepts

Test Driven Development

Author (1):

Scottie Crump

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Table of Contents (10) Chapters

Preface

1. Chapter 1: Exploring React Testing Library

2. Chapter 2: Working with React Testing Library FREE CHAPTER

3. Chapter 3: Testing Complex Components with React Testing Library

4. Chapter 4: Integration Testing and Third-Party Libraries in Your Application

5. Chapter 5: Refactoring Legacy Applications with React Testing Library

6. Chapter 6: Implementing Additional Tools and Plugins for Testing

7. Chapter 7: End-to-End UI Testing with Cypress

8. Answers

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In the previous section, we learned how to use Cypress to test API responses. In this section, we will learn how to create Gherkin-style tests with Cucumber. Gherkin is a behavior-driven development language used by Cucumber to describe test scenarios' behavior in a plain-English format. Tests written in Gherkin also make it easier for software teams to communicate and provide context for test cases with business leaders.

Gherkin uses the following keywords: Feature, Scenario, Given, When, and Then. Feature is used to describe the thing to build, such as a login page, for example. Scenario describes the user flow for the feature. For example, a user can enter a username, password, and click Login to navigate to their profile page.

The Given, When, and Then keywords describe the scenario at different stages. We could write a complete Gherkin test for a login feature like so:

Feature: Login
  Scenario: A user can enter...

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Authors (1)

Scottie Crump

Scottie Crump

Scottie Crump is a senior test engineer with over four years' experience as a consultant working with clients from a variety of sectors, including automotive, retail, telecommunications, and healthcare, among others. Scottie has also worked with numerous students looking to break into the software industry at Coding Bootcamp settings. His background in quality and software engineering and education enables him to be a crucial cog in any client's project. Scottie has helped bring industry best practices and data-driven insights to support key business objectives.

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