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Fundamentals of Testing Using Rails
Gain insights into TDD, learn about writing and running tests using RSpec and Minitest, and explore how to apply testing fundamentals to enhance Ruby-on-Rails application development.
190 Lessons
27h 10min
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand the fundamentals of test-driven development
- Write and run tests for your application using RSpec and Minitest
- Learn to make failing tests pass
- Test the security of your application
- Configure your routes, models, views, and controllers
Learning Roadmap
1.
Introduction
Introduction
Get familiar with TDD principles, RSpec, Minitest, and testing strategies in Rails.
2.
Test-Driven Fable
Test-Driven Fable
Look at TDD, its advantages, design benefits, and limitations in automated testing.
3.
Test-Driven Development Basics
Test-Driven Development Basics
14 Lessons
14 Lessons
Work your way through Test-Driven Development (TDD) essentials, RSpec integration, and incremental testing.
4.
Test-Driven Rails
Test-Driven Rails
11 Lessons
11 Lessons
Enhance your skills in TDD, focusing on model, view, and controller testing using Rails.
5.
What Makes a Great Test?
What Makes a Great Test?
8 Lessons
8 Lessons
Deepen your knowledge of creating efficient, valuable tests to maintain high code quality.
6.
Testing Models
Testing Models
11 Lessons
11 Lessons
See how it works to test Rails models using TDD, refactoring, and custom RSpec matchers.
7.
Adding Data to Tests
Adding Data to Tests
12 Lessons
12 Lessons
Master test data management by utilizing fixtures for speed and factories for flexibility.
8.
Using Test Doubles as Mocks and Stubs
Using Test Doubles as Mocks and Stubs
10 Lessons
10 Lessons
Try out using test doubles in Rails for effective and isolated automated testing.
9.
Integration Testing with Capybara and Cucumber
Integration Testing with Capybara and Cucumber
14 Lessons
14 Lessons
Discover the logic behind integration testing in Rails using Capybara and Cucumber.
10.
Testing JavaScript: Integration Testing
Testing JavaScript: Integration Testing
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Work your way through JavaScript integration testing with Capybara in Rails.
11.
Unit-Testing Javascript
Unit-Testing Javascript
13 Lessons
13 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of effective JavaScript unit testing, setup, and handling Ajax calls.
12.
Testing Rails Display Elements
Testing Rails Display Elements
14 Lessons
14 Lessons
Dig deeper into testing Rails components: views, controllers, routes, mailers, and background jobs.
13.
Minitest
Minitest
10 Lessons
10 Lessons
Follow Minitest to simplify testing in Rails, covering unit, system, and integration tests.
14.
Testing for Security
Testing for Security
11 Lessons
11 Lessons
Build on security testing techniques, user roles, access controls, and form protection in Rails.
15.
Testing External Services
Testing External Services
14 Lessons
14 Lessons
Learn how to use adapters and VCR to effectively test external service integrations.
16.
Troubleshooting and Debugging
Troubleshooting and Debugging
9 Lessons
9 Lessons
Get started with tools and techniques for effective Rails test troubleshooting and debugging.
17.
Running Tests Faster and Running Faster Tests
Running Tests Faster and Running Faster Tests
17 Lessons
17 Lessons
Break apart strategies and techniques to enhance test speed and efficiency using Rails.
18.
Testing Legacy Code
Testing Legacy Code
10 Lessons
10 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of effectively testing and optimizing legacy Rails codebases.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE
Take a deep dive into the test-driven development (TDD) process by writing and running your own tests for your Ruby-on-Rails applications. Not only will you learn the fundamentals of testing in Ruby and Rails, but also how you can apply the same methods in your daily coding practice. Explore and practice tools such as RSpec and Minitest to make your application development more efficient and robust. By the time you’re done, you’ll have a solid foundation in TDD and be ready to take your expertise in application testing to the next level.
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