Getting Started

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The Test Utils library is your gateway to efficient and effective testing practices in development. It provides an array of functionalities tailored for the modern testing landscape, leveraging containers for database and service emulation.

Quick Installation

Start by adding Test Utils to your project with yarn:

yarn add @softkit/test-utils

Key Features

• Database Management: Use startPostgres to configure a PostgreSQL container, tailored for realistic testing scenarios.
• Redis Server Setup: Employ startRedis to initialize a Redis container, ensuring your tests have access to a fast, in-memory data store.
• Local AWS Simulation: With startLocalstack, replicate AWS services locally to test without incurring cloud costs.
• Enhanced Assertions: Benefit from additional Jest assertions, such as expectNotNullAndGet, to make your tests more expressive and comprehensive.

Next Steps

Now that you have integrated the Test Utils library into your project, you're ready to dive deeper into its functionalities:

• Explore Features: Learn about the extensive features of the Test Utils library by reading the Features Documentation. Understand how to leverage database management, Redis setup, local AWS simulation, and more to enhance your testing workflow.

• Container Testing: For detailed information on using containers to emulate databases and services, proceed to the Test Containers Documentation. This guide will provide you with all the necessary information to simulate complex service interactions and data stores efficiently.