Testing JavaScript for Node.js with Mocha from Pluralsight

Mocha is one of the most popular and robust testing frameworks for JavaScript. In this course, you'll be introduced to Mocha and learn how to build a robust test suite against your node.js applications.

Building good and comprehensive tests for your JavaScript applications helps enable stable and robust applications. Good tests also serve as valuable documentation for what your applications are actually supposed to be doing. In this course, Testing JavaScript for Node.js with Mocha, you'll dive deep into Mocha, one of the most popular and robust testing frameworks for JavaScript. First, you'll start by learning the ins and outs of testing with Mocha. Next, you'll explore how to implement a BDD style of assertion language with Chai. Finally, you'll cover the right way to mock objects and functions with Sinon, and you'll develop an understanding of how to track your code coverage with Istanbul. By the end of this course, you'll be able to build a robust test suite against your node.js applications.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Testing Your JavaScript

Testing with Mocha

BDD Style Assertions

Spys, Stubs, and Mocks

Testing Real Things

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Deepens conceptual understanding of a framework that is standard in the JavaScript testing world

Teaches a robust testing framework that helps learners create strong and comprehensive tests for JavaScript applications

Develops advanced testing skills, such as how to track code coverage and create realistic testing scenarios with mocks and spies

Taught by one of the top brains in JavaScript testing, who is recognized for their innovative and practical approach

Requires no prior knowledge of Mocha or advanced JavaScript testing concepts

Course content is only available in the English language

Activities

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Review object-oriented programming principles

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Strengthen your understanding of object-oriented programming principles by reviewing key concepts and practicing writing OOP code.

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Review online resources.
Take practice quizzes.
Write code samples.

Review JavaScript Fundamentals

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Reinforce your JavaScript skills to prepare for this course and improve retention.

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Review basic JavaScript syntax and data types.
Practice writing simple JavaScript functions and statements.

Review JavaScript basics

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Ensure a solid understanding of JavaScript basics by reviewing key concepts and practicing writing JavaScript code.

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Review online resources.
Take practice quizzes.
Write code samples.

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Create a Node.js application and write tests for it

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Gain hands-on experience with Mocha by building and testing a Node.js application.

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Create a Node.js application.
Install Mocha and Chai.
Write tests for the application.
Run the tests.

Practice writing assertions

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Reinforce your understanding of BDD style assertions by completing a series of practice drills.

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Set up a test environment.
Write assertions for a simple function.
Test your assertions.

Follow online tutorials on mocking and spying

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Enhance your understanding of mocking and spying by following a series of guided tutorials.

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Find online tutorials.
Follow the tutorials.
Practice using mocks and spies.

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Gain practical experience with test-driven development by attending a workshop specifically tailored to the topic.

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Find a workshop.
Register for the workshop.
Attend the workshop.
Apply what you learned.

Create a blog post about testing strategies

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Develop a deeper understanding of testing strategies by researching, writing, and sharing a blog post on the topic.

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Choose a topic.
Research the topic.
Write the blog post.
Publish the blog post.

Build a testing framework for a specific project

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Develop a comprehensive understanding of testing by creating a custom testing framework tailored to a specific project.

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Choose a project.
Design the testing framework.
Implement the testing framework.
Test the testing framework.

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Software Engineer

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Software Developer

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Software Tester

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Software Architect

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Systems Analyst

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Project Manager

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