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Nate Taylor
Creating unit tests that are independent of external systems can be difficult and intimidating. In this course, Mocking Node.js with Sinon, you’ll learn to use the Sinon library for mocking external dependencies while testing your code. First, you’ll explore why mocking matters. Next, you’ll discover the differences between mocks, stubs, spies, and fakes. Finally, you’ll learn how to use a mock in your unit tests. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of using mocks needed to write unit tests isolated from external dependencies.
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Teaches the benefits of mocking dependencies, which is a standard practice for Node testing
Taught by Nate Taylor, who is highly regarded in the Node and testing communities
Provides hands-on examples of using Sinon.js to mock dependencies
Develops the understanding of testing isolated from external dependencies, which is a crucial skill for Node developers
Examines the need for mocking in testing
Explores the different types of mocks, such as stubs, spies, and fakes
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Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer
Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer
Software Quality Assurance Engineers write unit tests to test the logic of software applications. These unit tests involve the mocking of external dependencies, making a course on mocking with Sinon particularly helpful for someone who wishes to enter the field. Writing mocks is a primary skill of the QA Tester, and taking this course can help you towards success as one.
Software Developer
Software Developer
Software Developers are responsible for the maintenance and writing of code. Unit testing is a necessary skill for a person working as a Software Developer, and taking this course would help provide foundational knowledge in writing unit tests, especially ones that involve mocking external dependencies.
Test Automation Engineer
Test Automation Engineer
Test Automation Engineers write automated tests to make sure that software applications are free of defects. Writing unit tests for this involves mocking external dependencies, so a course in mocking with Sinon could be of good help to a Test Automation Engineer.
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Practical guide to using Sinon.js for testing JavaScript applications. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic mocking to advanced techniques, and provides numerous code examples.
Practical guide to using Sinon.js for testing JavaScript applications. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic mocking to advanced techniques, and provides numerous code examples.
Provides a comprehensive overview of unit testing principles and practices. It covers a wide range of topics, including test design, test automation, and mocking, and provides numerous examples in JavaScript.
Practical guide to using Sinon.js for mocking JavaScript applications. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic mocking to advanced techniques, and provides numerous code examples.
Comprehensive guide to using Sinon.js for testing JavaScript applications. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic mocking to advanced techniques, and provides numerous code examples.
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Good to know
Teaches the benefits of mocking dependencies, which is a standard practice for Node testing
Taught by Nate Taylor, who is highly regarded in the Node and testing communities
Provides hands-on examples of using Sinon.js to mock dependencies
Develops the understanding of testing isolated from external dependencies, which is a crucial skill for Node developers
Examines the need for mocking in testing
Explores the different types of mocks, such as stubs, spies, and fakes
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