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Gain insights into testing Vue.js applications using Jest. Delve into creating unit tests and build intricate tests for Vue components to ensure your app functions flawlessly.

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Front-end frameworks, in general, are exploding in popularity, and Vue.js, in particular, has become one of the most popular ones. As front-end frameworks continue to grow in usage, the ability to incorporate testing has become an essential feature. It's simply the only scalable way to ensure your app is functioning as expected. You can learn to test your Vue.js applications thoroughly using Jest with this interactive course. You'll start by learning the simplest unit tests in Jest, and will gradually build up to more intricate tests of different Vue components. To give you practical front-end testing experience, you'll be running your tests on a predefined data rendering Vue.js application. This course is essential for anyone looking to create robust and effective front-end tests for their Vue apps.

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41 Lessons9 Quizzes

First Vue.js Component Unit Test

5 Lessons

Learn how to use Jest and vue-test-utils for effective Vue.js component testing.

Setting up a vue-test sample project

Testing a Component

Testing a Component with vue-test-utils

Complete Project

Quiz

Testing Deeply Rendered Vue.js Components

4 Lessons

Walk through deeply testing Vue.js components, focusing on `mount`, lifecycle hooks, and project execution.

Adding a Message Component

Testing MessageList with Message Component

Complete Project

Quiz

Testing Styles and Structure

3 Lessons

Go hands-on with testing Vue.js component styles and structure using the Wrapper Object.

The Wrapper Object

Complete Project

Quiz

Testing Properties and Custom Events

4 Lessons

Build a foundation in testing Vue.js properties, custom events, and running test cases.

Testing Computed Properties and Watchers

4 Lessons

Map out the steps for testing Vue.js computed properties and watchers effectively.

Testing Methods and Mock Dependencies

4 Lessons

Utilize Jest to mock dependencies, keep mocks externalized, and run comprehensive tests.

Mock External Module Dependencies

Keeping Mocks Externalized

Complete Project

Quiz

Testing Vue.js Slots

7 Lessons

Build on the flexibility, accessibility, and testing of Vue.js slots in component design.

Making MessageList a slot based Component

$children and $slots

Testing Slots

Testing Named Slots

Testing Contextual Slot Specs

Complete Project

Quiz

Enhance Jest configuration with Module Aliases

4 Lessons

Utilize module aliases to streamline development, maintain clean code, and simplify testing in Vue.js projects.

Snapshot Testing

5 Lessons

Get started with snapshot testing to validate and streamline Vue.js component rendering.

Rethinking in Snapshots

When Snapshot Testing Doesn’t Help

When a Test Fails

Complete Project

Quiz

10.

Local Installation Guide

1 Lessons

Explore setting up a Vue.js project with Jest and essential testing dependencies.

Installing Vue Application Locally

Create a Healthcare Application Using Vue.js

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Hands-on Vue.js: Build a fully functional SPA

Gain insights into developing intermediate-level SPAs with Vue.js. Learn about directives, renderers, user input handlers and components. Delve into creating a functional SPA with backend interaction.

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