Simplify Testing with React Testing Library

Book excerpt: A fast-paced, practical guide to helping you leverage React Testing Library to test the DOM output of components Key FeaturesGet to grips with React Testing Library and create tests that don't break with changes in implementationLearn how to put RTL into practice by implementing it in real-world scenariosTest apps to be more accessible and ensure your tests will work with actual DOM nodesBook Description React Testing Library (RTL) is a lightweight and easy-to-use tool for testing the document object model (DOM) output of components. This book will show you how to use this modern, user-friendly tool to test React components, reducing the risk that your application will not work as expected in production. The book demonstrates code snippets that will allow you to implement RTL easily, helping you to understand the guiding principles of the DOM Testing Library to write tests from the perspective of the user. You'll explore the advantages of testing components from the perspective of individuals who will actually use your components, and use test-driven development (TDD) to drive the process of writing tests. As you advance, you'll discover how to add RTL to React projects, test components using the Context API, and also learn how to write user interface (UI) end-to-end tests using the popular Cypress library. Throughout this book, you'll work with practical examples and useful explanations to be able to confidently create tests that don't break when changes are made. By the end of this React book, you will have learned all you need to be able to test React components confidently. What you will learnExplore React Testing Library and its use casesGet to grips with the RTL ecosystemApply jest-dom to enhance your tests using RTLGain the confidence you need to create tests that don't break with changes using RTLIntegrate Cucumber and Cypress into your test suiteUse TDD to drive the process of writing testsApply your existing React knowledge for using RTLWho this book is for This book is for software engineers, quality engineers and React developers who want to learn about modern practices used for testing React components using the latest testing tool, RTL. Basic knowledge of React development is required to get the most out of this book.