To run tests for the stevedunn/pacman-typescript project, follow the steps outlined below.

Prerequisites

Ensure that you have Node.js installed on your machine. You can verify the installation by typing the following command in your terminal:

node -v

Make sure you also have npm (Node Package Manager) installed, which usually comes with Node.js. Check the version with:

npm -v

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Begin by cloning the project repository if you haven’t already done so. Use the following command in your terminal:

git clone https://github.com/stevedunn/pacman-typescript.git

Navigate into the project directory:

cd pacman-typescript

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Before running the tests, install the required dependencies. Use npm to install them by executing:

npm install

This command will read the package.json file and install all listed dependencies necessary for the project.

Step 3: Locate Test Files

In the pacman-typescript project, tests are typically organized under the __tests__ directory or might follow a convention of having filenames ending with .spec.ts or .test.ts. Identify where the test files are located to ensure you are targeting them correctly.

Step 4: Running Tests

You can run the tests using npm scripts defined in the package.json. The common script for testing is usually defined as test. Execute the following command in your terminal:

npm test

If the script is configured to run Jest or another testing framework, this command will automatically execute all the test cases.

Example Output

Upon running the tests, you should see output similar to the following:

> [email protected] test /path/to/pacman-typescript
> jest

 PASS  __tests__/example.spec.ts
  Some test description
      ✓ should behave in expected manner (3ms)

Test Suites: 1 passed, 1 total
Tests:       1 passed, 1 total
Snapshots:   0 total
Time:        2.345s
Ran all test suites.

Step 5: Running a Specific Test File

If you wish to run tests for a specific file, you can append the file path to the test command. For example:

npm test -- __tests__/example.spec.ts

This will run only the tests contained within example.spec.ts.

Step 6: Watch Mode

For a more interactive testing experience, you can run tests in watch mode. This is particularly useful while developing. Use the following command:

npm test -- --watch

This will monitor changes in your test files and automatically re-run tests as you save changes to the codebase.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you will be able to run tests for the stevedunn/pacman-typescript project efficiently. Ensure that you keep your test environment up-to-date with the latest dependencies for optimal performance.

Source: Basic testing commands can be gleaned from common practice in JavaScript and TypeScript projects, typically utilizing testing frameworks such as Jest.