We Replaced Jest With node:test in 12 Services — Here's What Broke and What Didn't
The article discusses the migration from Jest to the built-in node:test runner in 12 services. While some features transitioned smoothly, others required significant adjustments. The author shares insights on best practices and limitations encountered during the migration process.
- ▪The node:test runner is a built-in testing framework that comes with Node.js, designed for efficiency and ease of use.
- ▪Migrating from Jest to node:test necessitates changes in test code, particularly in handling ES modules and concurrency.
- ▪The node:test runner is still evolving and may not be suitable for all use cases, but it is beneficial for small to medium-sized projects.
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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 906250) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Dinesh_gowtham Posted on May 29 We Replaced Jest With node:test in 12 Services — Here's What Broke and What Didn't #node #jest #lambda #testing After months of using Jest for unit testing, we decided to take the plunge and migrate to the built-in node:test runner. The results were surprising, with some features working seamlessly and others requiring significant rework. In this post, we'll share our journey and the lessons we learned along the way.
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