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Learn Testing for Web Development

Build better and more maintainable web applications through test-driven development.

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  • Skill level

    Intermediate

  • Time to complete

    Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary
     
    4 hours

  • Projects

    3

  • Prerequisites

    2 courses
     
    We suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Learn Testing for Web Development:
    • Learn JavaScript
    • Learn JavaScript Unit Testing

About this course

Learn essential web development testing techniques to ensure your applications are reliable, scalable, and free of critical issues. Explore how to create effective test suites for models, servers, dynamic content, and API responses using tools like SuperTest and Mongoose. This course also introduces you to backend development and MongoDB for well-rounded testing expertise.

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Skills you'll gain

  • Write model and server tests

  • Test dynamic HTML content and API responses

  • Use SuperTest for testing Express applications

  • Work with Mongoose for database management

  • Get familiar with MongoDB and backend web applications

Syllabus

5 lessons • 3 projects • 5 quizzes

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