Select a JS test framework and develop sample unit tests against script in HfLA GitHub Actions

[roslynwythe]

Overview

We need to select a JavaScript test framework and then develop a set of sample unit tests against the code in at least one HfLA GitHub Action, in order to demonstrate the basics of unit testing. For the purposes of this issue, the tests can be run locally and the results reported via the console.

Action Items

• [ ] Research the following JS test frameworks: Jest, Mocha and Jasmine using the following criteria then document the reason for your selection in a comment in this issue
  • [ ] widely-used test framework suitable for invoking tests in the following contexts:
    • [ ] local console
    • [ ] local testing using nektos/act
    • [ ] GitHub workflow, as a PR check
• [ ] After selection, install the test framework
• [ ] In a new git branch, create a folder unit-tests-GHAs
• [ ] Add unit tests for at least one HfLA GitHub Action
• [ ] Invoke tests from the local workstation console
• [ ] In a comment in this issue, document the installation, configuration and usage of the test framework
• [ ] Create a PR and link to the comment described in the previous action item

Resources/Instructions

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[roslynwythe]

closing, duplicate of # 7151