JavaScript Testing

  • 0.0
Approx. 2 weeks

Brief Introduction

As your applications become more complex and you continue adding new features, you need to verify your additions haven't introduced bugs to your existing functionality. Automated testing provides this functionality and allows you to focus on.

Course Summary

Learn how to write effective JavaScript tests using popular testing frameworks and libraries. This course covers unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing, as well as best practices for writing maintainable test code.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the importance of testing in software development
  • Learn how to write different types of tests for JavaScript applications
  • Discover best practices for writing maintainable test code

Related Topics for further study


Learning Outcomes

  • Write effective JavaScript tests using popular testing frameworks and libraries
  • Implement unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing for JavaScript applications
  • Apply best practices for writing maintainable test code

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of JavaScript
  • Familiarity with a testing framework/library (e.g. Jest, Mocha)

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Self-paced
  • Online
  • Video lectures

Similar Courses

  • Advanced JavaScript
  • JavaScript Design Patterns
  • JavaScript Promises

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Kent C. Dodds
  • Misko Hevery

Related Books

Description

Learn how to iterate on your web applications with confidence using the red-green-refactor workflow cycle and automated testing frameworks.

Requirements

  • You should be comfortable writing JavaScript and using its object-oriented programming features. If you need a refresher on these subjects, consider taking our JavaScript Basics and Object-Oriented JavaScript courses. See the Technology Requirements for using Udacity.

Knowledge

  • Instructor videosLearn by doing exercisesTaught by industry professionals

Outline

  • lesson 1 Rethinking Testing Validating opinions. Identifying and defining expectations. Writing expectations in code. lesson 2 Writing Test Suites JavaScript doesn't support testing natively - you need a framework. Introduction to the Jasmine testing framework. Use the red-green-refactor workflow to start an address book application.

Summary of User Reviews

Learn how to test your JavaScript code with Udacity's JavaScript Testing course. Students rave about the hands-on experience and the ability to learn at their own pace, resulting in a high overall rating.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Many users found the hands-on experience to be extremely helpful in solidifying their understanding of JavaScript testing.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Hands-on experience
  • Ability to learn at own pace
  • Clear explanations of concepts

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic
  • Not enough real-world examples
  • Could benefit from more in-depth coverage of certain topics
Free
Available now
Approx. 2 weeks
Michael Wales
Udacity

Instructor

Share
Saved Course list
Cancel
Get Course Update
Computer Courses