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An interactive IARI JSON viewer
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as a developer I want to test the code to make sure the UI perfoms as expected so the patrons get an amazing experience at every new release #25

Open dpriskorn opened 1 year ago

dpriskorn commented 1 year ago

here is what chatgpt is suggesting: how can I test my react app?

There are several ways to test a React application, and the choice of testing approach depends on the complexity of the app, the project requirements, and the team's preferences. Here are some common methods to test React applications:

  1. Unit testing: This approach involves testing individual units or components of the application in isolation. Unit tests are written for functions, methods, or components to ensure that they behave as expected. You can use testing frameworks such as Jest, Enzyme, or React Testing Library to write unit tests for your React application.

  2. Integration testing: This approach involves testing the interactions between different components of the application. Integration tests ensure that the components work well together and that the app behaves as expected. You can use tools like Cypress, Puppeteer, or Selenium to write integration tests for your React application.

  3. End-to-end testing: This approach involves testing the entire application from start to finish, simulating user interactions and testing the app's functionality. End-to-end tests are used to ensure that the app works as expected from the user's perspective. You can use frameworks like Cypress, TestCafe, or Playwright to write end-to-end tests for your React application.

  4. Snapshot testing: This approach involves capturing the current state of a component and comparing it with a saved snapshot to ensure that there are no unintended changes. You can use Jest or Enzyme to write snapshot tests for your React application.

In summary, there are several ways to test a React application, and you can choose the best approach that suits your project's needs. A combination of these testing methods can provide comprehensive test coverage for your React application.