Jest

JavaScript testing framework with a focus on simplicity

Jest is a JavaScript testing framework with a focus on simplicity. It works with projects using Babel, TypeScript, Node, React, Angular, and Vue.

Tutorial

How to write React applications in TypeScript using TDD, highlighting features of the IDE

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Use the visual debugger in the IDE for smarter TDD.

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Make a very simple class component with local counter state, then make a type definition for that state.

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Add event handling to a stateful class component by first writing tests during development.

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Create a React+TypeScript project with the create-react-app scaffolding tool.

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Follow the React pattern of container/presentation components by refactoring the code and tests.

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Test-first development with Jest in the IDE.

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Learn how to run a single test right from the editor.

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In a test file, hover over an error to get more information about it.

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Use the Structure tool window for quick navigation around large test files.

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Use the Go to Symbol popup to go to a test.