ASP.NET Core 1 MVC Testing Fundamentals from Pluralsight

ASP.NET Core MVC is the latest evolution of .NET web programming. In this course, you'll learn how to create automated tests to cover the different parts of your ASP.NET Core MVC application to help find errors before they make it to production.

No one likes the stress of emergencies caused by errors in code that have been released to production, especially if these errors happen early in the morning and require emergency fixes. Automated tests help check the application is working as expected, and reduces the likelihood of errors making it to the production environment. Fewer production errors mean happier end users, development teams, and business owners. In this course, ASP.NET Core 1 MVC Testing Fundamentals, you'll learn how to create automated tests for your ASP.NET Core MVC application, including model, controller, and automated UI tests. First, you'll dive into getting started with xUnit.net, and how to specifically test your model. Next, you'll explore how to isolate parts of your code base by using mock objects and the Moq library for .NET Core. Finally, you'll cover how to automate the browser to create functional UI tests. By the end of this course, you'll have the knowledge to create automated unit, integration, and UI tests for your ASP.NET Core MVC application. Additionally, you'll know how to execute these tests to verify the correctness of your application, and help ensure errors do not make it to production.

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Course Overview

Introduction

Testing Model Classes with xUnit.NET

Creating and Using Mock Dependencies

Writing MVC Controller Tests

Writing ASP.NET Core MVC Integration Tests

Implementing Automated Functional UI Testing with Selenium

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Teaches automated testing for various components of an ASP.NET Core MVC application, reducing the likelihood of defects making it to production

Emphasis on using xUnit.net and the Moq library for writing effective unit and integration tests

Includes coverage of automated functional UI testing using Selenium, ensuring the integrity of the user interface

Suitable for developers with basic ASP.NET Core MVC knowledge who want to enhance their testing skills

Provides a solid foundation for implementing automated testing in ASP.NET Core MVC applications

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in ASP.NET Core 1 MVC Testing Fundamentals with these activities:

Refine your xUnit testing skills

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Strengthen your foundational knowledge of xUnit.NET to enhance your understanding of model testing.

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Review the xUnit.NET documentation and tutorials
Create a simple console application and write unit tests for it using xUnit.NET
Explore different assertion methods and mocking techniques provided by xUnit.NET

Practice writing model tests

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Sharpen your ability to write effective model tests, improving your confidence in testing the core logic of your application.

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Create a set of model classes for a specific domain
Write unit tests for each model class, covering various scenarios and edge cases
Refactor the tests to improve readability and maintainability

Explore Moq for mocking dependencies

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Gain proficiency in using Moq to isolate dependencies, enhancing your ability to write comprehensive and reliable controller tests.

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Familiarize yourself with the concepts of mocking and dependency injection
Install the Moq package and explore its API
Create mock objects for different scenarios and verify method calls

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Develop a project to demonstrate controller testing

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Demonstrate your understanding of controller testing by creating a project that showcases different testing scenarios, enhancing your ability to validate the behavior of your controllers.

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Design a simple web application with a set of controllers and actions
Write controller tests using xUnit.NET and Moq to cover different HTTP verbs and scenarios
Implement a continuous integration pipeline to automate testing
Deploy the project and verify the test results

Attend a workshop on automated UI testing

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Expand your knowledge of automated UI testing by attending a workshop, enabling you to effectively test the user interface of your application.

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Research workshops on automated UI testing, focusing on Selenium
Enroll in a workshop that aligns with your skill level and schedule
Actively participate in the workshop and take notes
Apply the techniques learned in your own projects

Mentor a junior developer in ASP.NET Core testing

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Reinforce your understanding of ASP.NET Core testing by mentoring a junior developer, fostering their professional growth while solidifying your own knowledge.

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Identify a junior developer who is interested in learning about ASP.NET Core testing
Establish regular mentoring sessions to guide them through concepts and techniques
Provide hands-on support as they work on testing projects
Encourage them to ask questions and seek clarification

Participate in a coding competition focused on testing

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Challenge yourself and test your skills by participating in a coding competition, honing your ability to apply testing concepts and solve problems under pressure.

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Identify a coding competition that focuses on testing
Register and prepare by reviewing testing frameworks and best practices
Participate in the competition and attempt the testing challenges
Analyze your performance and identify areas for improvement

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Learners who complete ASP.NET Core 1 MVC Testing Fundamentals will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Project Manager

Project Managers plan, organize, and direct the activities of a project. They may be responsible for a variety of tasks, including budgeting, staffing, and scheduling. In this course, you will learn how to create automated tests to cover the different parts of your ASP.NET Core MVC application, which will help you to find errors before they make it to production. This course may be useful for Project Managers who want to learn how to write automated tests for their projects.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts analyze and document business processes. They may also work on developing and implementing solutions to improve business processes. In this course, you will learn how to create automated tests to cover the different parts of your ASP.NET Core MVC application, which will help you to find errors before they make it to production. This course may be useful for Business Analysts who want to learn how to write automated tests for business processes.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software systems. They may work on a variety of projects, from small personal projects to large enterprise applications. In this course, you will learn how to create automated tests to cover the different parts of your ASP.NET Core MVC application, which will help you to find errors before they make it to production. This course may be useful for Software Engineers who want to learn how to write automated tests for their software systems.

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Web Developer

Web Developers create and maintain websites. They may work on the frontend or backend of a website, and may be responsible for design, development, and testing. In this course, you will learn how to create automated tests to cover the different parts of your ASP.NET Core MVC application, which will help you to find errors before they make it to production. This course may be useful for Web Developers who want to learn how to write automated tests for their web applications.

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Full-Stack Developer

Full Stack Developers create and maintain both the frontend and backend of a website or web application. They may work on a variety of projects, from small personal projects to large enterprise applications. In this course, you will learn how to create automated tests to cover the different parts of your ASP.NET Core MVC application, which will help you to find errors before they make it to production. This course may be useful for Full Stack Developers who want to learn how to write automated tests for their web applications.

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Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Managers plan, organize, and direct the activities of a quality assurance department. They may be responsible for a variety of tasks, including budgeting, staffing, and training. In this course, you will learn how to create automated tests to cover the different parts of your ASP.NET Core MVC application, which will help you to find errors before they make it to production. This course may be useful for Quality Assurance Managers who want to learn how to write automated tests for their organization's quality assurance processes.

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IT Manager

IT Managers plan, organize, and direct the activities of an organization's IT department. They may be responsible for a variety of tasks, including budgeting, staffing, and security. In this course, you will learn how to create automated tests to cover the different parts of your ASP.NET Core MVC application, which will help you to find errors before they make it to production. This course may be useful for IT Managers who want to learn how to write automated tests for their organization's IT systems.

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Software Developer

Software Developers create and maintain software applications. They may work on a variety of projects, from small personal projects to large enterprise applications. In this course, you will learn how to create automated tests to cover the different parts of your ASP.NET Core MVC application, which will help you to find errors before they make it to production. This course may be useful for Software Developers who want to learn how to write automated tests for their software applications.

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Software Development Manager

Software Development Managers lead and manage software development teams. They may be responsible for a variety of tasks, including planning, budgeting, and staffing. In this course, you will learn how to create automated tests to cover the different parts of your ASP.NET Core MVC application, which will help you to find errors before they make it to production. This course may be useful for Software Development Managers who want to learn how to write automated tests for their software applications.

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Front-End Developer

Front End Developers create and maintain the user interface of a website or web application. They may work on a variety of projects, from small personal projects to large enterprise applications. In this course, you will learn how to create automated tests to cover the different parts of your ASP.NET Core MVC application, which will help you to find errors before they make it to production. This course may be useful for Front End Developers who want to learn how to write automated tests for the user interface of their web applications.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts test software applications to find errors and ensure that they are working as expected. They may also work on developing and implementing quality assurance processes. In this course, you will learn how to create automated tests to cover the different parts of your ASP.NET Core MVC application, which will help you to find errors before they make it to production. This course may be useful for Quality Assurance Analysts who want to learn how to write automated tests for software applications.

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Back-End Developer

Back End Developers create and maintain the server-side of a website or web application. They may work on a variety of projects, from small personal projects to large enterprise applications. In this course, you will learn how to create automated tests to cover the different parts of your ASP.NET Core MVC application, which will help you to find errors before they make it to production. This course may be useful for Back End Developers who want to learn how to write automated tests for the server-side of their web applications.

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Test Automation Engineer

Test Automation Engineers create and maintain automated tests for software applications. They may work on a variety of projects, from small personal projects to large enterprise applications. In this course, you will learn how to create automated tests to cover the different parts of your ASP.NET Core MVC application, which will help you to find errors before they make it to production. This course may be useful for Test Automation Engineers who want to learn how to write automated tests for software applications.

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Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Software Quality Assurance Engineers test software applications to find errors and ensure that they are working as expected. They may also work on developing and implementing quality assurance processes. In this course, you will learn how to create automated tests to cover the different parts of your ASP.NET Core MVC application, which will help you to find errors before they make it to production. This course may be useful for Software Quality Assurance Engineers who want to learn how to write automated tests for software applications.

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Web Application Developer

Web Application Developers create and maintain web applications. They may work on the frontend or backend of a web application, and may be responsible for design, development, and testing. In this course, you will learn how to create automated tests to cover the different parts of your ASP.NET Core MVC application, which will help you to find errors before they make it to production. This course may be useful for Web Application Developers who want to learn how to write automated tests for their web applications.

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