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Ensuring Elixir Application Performance with Testing and ExUnit

Gain insights into unit testing Elixir applications with ExUnit, explore advanced integration and E2E testing, and master OTP, Phoenix frameworks, API testing, and platform-specific refactoring.
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Testing is an essential part of the software development life cycle. A good automated testing suite streamlines feedback, allowing rapid creation and tight control over specific application components. This course is a comprehensive introduction to testing Elixir applications with ExUnit. You’ll start with a review of unit testing principles before diving into writing tests with the ExUnit. You’ll build a comprehensive suite of unit tests before moving on to more advanced testing, including integration, end-to-end, and property-baste testing. In addition to the core Elixir environment, you’ll also develop tests for OTP, the Phoenix web framework, including JSON APIs and Ecto schematics. You’ll also explore refactoring for different platforms, server rendering, and design strategies. By the end of this course, you’ll be an expert in unit testing Elixir applications with ExUnit and ready to build robust, performant applications using Phoenix.
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Learn about unit and integration testing
Learn about the testing of OTP
Understand the EXUnit
Understand the property-based testing and role of generators in it
Learn about the testing of ecto schemas and ecto queries
Learn about unit and integration testing

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91 Lessons29 Quizzes

1.

Getting Started

2 Lessons

Get familiar with Elixir testing tools, techniques, and practical examples for robust applications.
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Testing Ecto Queries

6 Lessons

Tackle Ecto query tests, from creating factories to CRUD operations, ensuring data integrity.
Introduction
Creating a Factory
Testing Create Operation
Testing Read Operation
Testing Update Operation
Testing Delete Operation
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