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Test-Driven Development for JavaScript Specialization
Pearson

Test-Driven Development for JavaScript Specialization

Test-Driven Development Techniques for JavaScript. Gain step-by-step knowledge to create high-quality JavaScript applications and learn how to apply te

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Learn how to set up a testing environment for JavaScript and TypeScript

  • Learn how to organize tests into suites and write effective tests for the user interface and for server-side code

  • Learn how to apply mocking techniques effectively

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Master the use of Jest for writing and organizing JavaScript tests.

  • Develop proficiency in testing asynchronous code, including callbacks, promises, and observables.

  • Learn to create expressive and concise tests using Jest matchers and custom matchers.

  • Gain expertise in testing TypeScript code and ensuring comprehensive test coverage.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Javascript
Category: Code Coverage
Category: Test Case
Category: Unit Testing
Category: Test Driven Development (TDD)
Category: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework)
Category: TypeScript
Category: Testability
Category: Debugging

What you'll learn

  • Implement test-driven development (TDD) techniques in JavaScript.

  • Master the use of Jest for mocking functions, APIs, and ECMAScript classes.

  • Utilize JSDOM and the Testing Library to test browser-based JavaScript code.

  • Develop high-quality, user-centric tests for enhanced application reliability.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Javascript
Category: Software Testing
Category: Web Development Tools
Category: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework)
Category: Unit Testing
Category: Mockups
Category: Development Testing
Category: Test Case
Category: Test Driven Development (TDD)
Category: Simulations
Category: Testability

What you'll learn

  • Master testing React applications using Enzyme and React Testing Library.

  • Develop skills to test Angular components, services, and pipes with Jasmine.

  • Understand how to test both internal and external component behaviors.

  • Gain proficiency in creating and testing robust front-end applications.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Test Driven Development (TDD)
Category: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework)
Category: TypeScript
Category: Software Testing
Category: JavaScript Frameworks
Category: Angular
Category: UI Components
Category: Integration Testing
Category: React.js
Category: Unit Testing

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