Strapi Plugin Vitest
Strapi plugin creates a Vitest unit testing harness, that loads Strapi in `strapi develop` allowing you to watch for changes and run tests from separate tests files without reloading the singlton. You don't have to require your tests from the `app.test.js` file, each test file is independent of o...
Overview
The Strapi plugin VitestStrapi is a unit testing harness that enables easier testing with Strapi apps and standalone plugins. It utilizes Vite, a modern build tool, and allows for running ESM or TS without transpilation. It works with Jest and Chai assertions and provides a singleton instance of Strapi that can be used by multiple test files without reloading it each time.
Features
- Vitest testing harness for easier testing with Strapi
- Utilizes Vite for modern JavaScript capabilities
- Works with Jest and Chai assertions
- Provides a singleton instance of Strapi for multiple test files
Summary
The Strapi plugin VitestStrapi is a valuable tool for unit testing Strapi apps and standalone plugins. It simplifies the testing process by providing a testing harness built on Vite, enabling modern JavaScript capabilities without transpilation. The singleton instance of Strapi eliminates the need to reload Strapi for each test file, improving efficiency. With support for Jest and Chai assertions, VitestStrapi is a fast and flexible solution for testing Strapi applications.
- Typescript
TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript, providing optional static typing, classes, interfaces, and other features that help developers write more maintainable and scalable code. TypeScript's static typing system can catch errors at compile-time, making it easier to build and maintain large applications.