Testing JavaScript with Jasmine 2 and TypeScript from Pluralsight

This course serves as an introduction to using TypeScript with Jasmine for writing units tests in JavaScript.

TypeScript will transport us into the future of JavaScript, transforming our authoring experience, and allowing us to use current and proposed ECMAScript language enhancements. In this course, Testing JavaScript with Jasmine and TypeScript, you'll start with the motivations for unit testing, and why crafting good unit tests is so important. Next, you'll look at basic test definition including test setup, nested scoping, and assertions. You'll also learn about dynamic mocking and the ins and outs of testing with dependencies. Finally, you'll look at techniques for creating reliable tests, and some of the consequences when you don't. By the end of this course, you'll feel confident in leveraging TypeScript to maximize your productivity with Jasmine.

Jasmine is a great testing framework with an intuitive syntax. TypeScript is a typed superset of JavaScript.

Jasmine helps you to optimize your time, organize your code, isolate your units, and communicate results. TypeScript gives you immediate feedback on your code, like a trusty pair programmer.

This course is for anyone wanting to get into the future of JavaScript with TypeScript, which allows you to use current and proposed ECMAScript language enhancements.

In this course you'll learn how to write fantastic unit tests in Jasmine, and how to use TypeScript to turbocharge your testing productivity.

You don't need to be familiar with Jasmine or TypeScript to dive into this course. Just a general knowledge of JavaScript will do.

We'll be using Visual Studio Code, an open source, multi-platform code editor that's particularly adept at optimizing TypeScript; however, many popular IDEs and editors can utilize TypeScript definitions in the edit window.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Course Introduction and Project Setup

Your First Tests with Jasmine: Revert Those Asserts

Mocking with Jasmine

How to Write Tough Tests with Jasmine

False Hopes: Which Is Worse, a False Negative or a False Positive

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Tailored for learners who want to advance their JavaScript proficiency with TypeScript, which enables them to utilize current and proposed ECMAScript language improvements

Suitable for beginners in unit testing with Jasmine and intermediate learners seeking to enhance their testing skills with TypeScript

Taught by Tony Curtis, an experienced instructor in TypeScript and Jasmine

Emphasizes essential concepts of unit testing, including test setup, nested scoping, and assertions

Focuses on improving testing techniques, including dynamic mocking and handling dependencies

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Testing JavaScript with Jasmine 2 and TypeScript with these activities:

Review JavaScript Fundamentals

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Refresh your understanding of JavaScript's core concepts to strengthen your foundation for TypeScript and testing.

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Revisit the basics of JavaScript syntax and data types.
Review JavaScript functions and their use in testing.

Practice JavaScript Unit Testing

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Sharpen your unit testing skills using a JavaScript framework before diving into TypeScript and Jasmine.

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Set up a testing environment with a JavaScript testing framework.
Write test cases for simple functions.
Use the framework's assertions to verify expected outcomes.

Follow TypeScript tutorials on Pluralsight

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Supplement your learning with interactive tutorials on TypeScript and Jasmine.

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Find a suitable tutorial on Pluralsight.
Follow the tutorial step-by-step.
Complete the exercises and quizzes.

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Build a TypeScript web application

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Get hands-on experience with TypeScript by building a web application from scratch.

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Define the project scope and requirements.
Set up a development environment.
Create the TypeScript application.
Implement the application logic.
Deploy the application.

Solve TypeScript coding challenges

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Test your understanding of TypeScript and improve your problem-solving skills.

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Find a coding challenge website or platform.
Select a challenge that aligns with your skill level.
Solve the challenge using TypeScript.
Review your solution.

Mock Testing with Jasmine

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Improve your understanding of the Jasmine testing framework by practicing and writing mock tests.

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Set up a testing environment with TypeScript and Jasmine.
Write test cases for simple functions.
Use Jasmine's assertions to verify expected outcomes.

Create a TypeScript Testing Blog Post

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Solidify your understanding by writing a blog post that explains key concepts of TypeScript testing.

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Identify the main concepts and benefits of TypeScript testing.
Provide examples of TypeScript testing techniques and best practices.
Share your insights and experiences using TypeScript and Jasmine.

Write a blog post about TypeScript

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Share your knowledge of TypeScript and reinforce your understanding by writing a blog post.

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Choose a topic related to TypeScript.
Research and gather information.
Write the blog post.
Publish the blog post.

Advanced TypeScript for Testing

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Gain a deeper understanding of TypeScript's features and how they can enhance your testing capabilities.

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Explore TypeScript's type system and its benefits for unit testing.
Learn techniques for mocking and stubbing dependencies in TypeScript tests.
Discover how to use TypeScript's async/await syntax for asynchronous testing.

Build a Real-World Testing Project

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Apply your TypeScript and Jasmine skills by building a comprehensive testing project that addresses a real-world scenario.

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Identify a small to medium-sized JavaScript application that requires testing.
Plan the test strategy and create a test suite using TypeScript and Jasmine.
Write comprehensive unit tests for the application's key functionality.
Execute the tests and analyze the results.

Career center

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Software Test Engineer

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Software Engineer

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Web Developer

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Tech Lead

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UX Designer

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