Run Tests for gitlab-org/gitlab-discussions- Codebase

This document serves as a comprehensive guide for running tests in the gitlab-org/gitlab-discussions- project. Ensure all dependencies are satisfied and that you have the necessary environment set up before executing the tests.

Prerequisites

Before running tests, make sure you have the following:

Ruby version 2.7.x or higher.
Bundler installed. Use the command:
```
gem install bundler
```
Node.js and Yarn installed for JavaScript dependencies.

Setting Up the Environment

Clone the Repository: Clone the repository using:

git clone https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-discussions-.git
cd gitlab-discussions-

Install Ruby Dependencies: Run the following command to install the Ruby gems required by the project:
```
bundle install
```
Install JavaScript Dependencies: Ensure you have Yarn installed, then run:
```
yarn install
```

Running Tests

The tests are organized mainly into RSpec for Ruby and Jest for JavaScript. Follow the steps below to run both sets of tests:

Running Ruby Tests

Execute RSpec Tests: The Ruby tests can be run using RSpec. Execute the following command to run all RSpec tests:
```
bundle exec rspec
```
To run a specific test file, use:
```
bundle exec rspec spec/path/to/your_test_spec.rb
```

Running JavaScript Tests

Execute Jest Tests: To run the JavaScript tests using Jest, use the command:
```
yarn test
```
You can also run only the changed tests by using:
```
yarn test --watch
```

Debugging Tests

If you encounter any test failures, you can debug using the following steps:

Re-run the specific tests using the commands listed above.
Enable debug logs by setting the DEBUG environment variable:
```
DEBUG=1 bundle exec rspec
```

For detailed output in the JavaScript tests, use:

yarn test --verbose

Running Tests in Parallel (Optional)

For improved performance, you can run RSpec tests in parallel. First, add parallel_tests to your Gemfile:

gem 'parallel_tests'

Then run:

bundle install
bundle exec parallel_test spec/

Additional Notes

Ensure that your test environment is correctly set up. Check the .env.sample file for environment variable configurations that may be required for testing.
Review the test cases and their configurations in the spec and tests directories for a better understanding of the testing framework used.

By following these steps, you should be able to run all tests for the gitlab-org/gitlab-discussions- project successfully. For further information, consult the documentation available within the project repo.

Source: Documentation generated from the project’s internal guidelines.