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About this course
Tests are essential for programmers! Errors in software are inevitable and costly. Testing enables programmers to catch more of their own bugs before deploying their code. Testing is so important that some developers write tests before anything else, in a methodology known as test-driven development.
Syllabus
4 lessons • 3 projects • 3 quizzesProjects in this course
- Project
Cake O'Clock
Test and fix Cake Bar's new pick up feature - Project
Rooster Regulation
In this project, we're going to practice using describe, it, and assert in Mocha so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? Practicing how to use describe, it and assert will allow you to create tests that will make your webpages bulletproof. - Project
Factorial Feature
In this project, we're going to practice setup, exercise, and verify in Mocha so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? You'll learn three steps to guide you in writing perfect tests.
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Introduction to Testing with Mocha and Chai
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Reading Tests with Mocha and Chai
This article explains how to read tests that are written with the Mocha and Chai JavaScript frameworks.
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