To run tests for the docker/docker-credential-helpers project, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Go (version compatible with the project)
• Make
• Git

Step-by-Step Guide to Running Tests

1. Clone the Repository

   First, clone the repository using Git:

   git clone https://github.com/docker/docker-credential-helpers.git
   cd docker-credential-helpers
   

2. Set Up Environment

   Make sure to set your Go environment properly. Ensure the GOPATH and GOROOT are correctly configured if necessary. The repository utilizes the Go modules system.

3. Run Tests Using Makefile

   The project includes a Makefile that provides a convenient way to run tests. Use the following command:

   make test
   

   This command runs the test suite defined in the project. The test target executes all tests across the different packages in the project.

4. Check Output

   During the test run, the output will display passed or failed tests, along with any relevant error messages. Ensure to review this output for debugging purposes if tests fail.

5. Running Specific Tests

   If you need to run tests for a specific implementation, you can modify the Makefile or run Go test commands directly. For example, to run tests for a specific package, use:

   go test ./path/to/package
   

   Replace ./path/to/package with the actual path of the package you want to test.

6. Using Test Flags

   Go test supports various flags that can be useful in the testing process. Some commonly used flags include:

   • -v: Verbose output.
   • -run: Filter tests to run.
   • -cover: Show test coverage.

   Example command with flags:

   go test -v -cover ./path/to/package
   

7. Cleanup After Tests

   To clean up any generated files or go binaries that might be left after running tests, you can use:

   make clean
   

Additional Targets

Other targets specified in the Makefile can enhance your testing experience, such as:

• Linting:

  Ensure code quality by running:

  make lint
  

• Formatting:

  Maintain code consistency:

  make fmt
  

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can efficiently run and manage tests within the docker/docker-credential-helpers project.

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