helixml / run-python-helix-app

Testing

Testing Overview

Purpose: This testing framework aims to ensure the smooth interaction between different components of the project. It focuses on unit testing individual components and integration testing to verify the correctness of their combined functionality.

Scope:

  • Unit Tests: Testing individual functions and classes in isolation.
  • Integration Tests: Testing the interactions between various components, including how they work together.
  • End-to-End (E2E) Tests: Testing the entire application flow from user interaction to backend operations.

Testing Strategies

  1. Unit Testing:

    • Purpose: To verify the correct behavior of individual functions and classes in isolation.
    • Examples:
      • Testing a function that calculates the sum of two numbers.
      • Testing a class responsible for interacting with a database.
      • Source: tests/test_simple_app.py

  2. Integration Testing:

    • Purpose: To verify the interactions between different components of the application.
    • Examples:
      • Testing the interaction between a front-end component and a backend API.
      • Testing the flow of data between multiple services.
      • Source: tests/test_simple_app.py

  3. End-to-End Testing:

    • Purpose: To simulate real user interactions and verify the application’s end-to-end functionality.
    • Examples:
      • Testing the complete workflow of a user logging in, creating a new account, and making a purchase.
      • Source: tests/test_simple_app.py

Test Execution

  • Test Runner: pytest is used to run tests, offering flexible execution options.
  • Test Suites: Tests are organized into suites for better management and execution.

Code Structure

  • Test Files: Test files are placed in the tests directory.
  • Test Naming Conventions: Test files and functions should use descriptive names that clearly indicate their purpose.
  • Test Data: Test data should be organized and managed appropriately to ensure consistency and maintainability.

Best Practices

  • Test-Driven Development (TDD): Write tests before writing code, ensuring that code is written to meet test expectations.
  • Maintainability: Ensure tests are clear, concise, and easy to understand.
  • Coverage: Aim for high test coverage to ensure that all code paths are tested.
  • Documentation: Document test cases and their expected outcomes.

Conclusion

This outline serves as a starting point for understanding the testing framework of this project. Refer to the source code and documentation for detailed information.