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Testing JavaScript with Jasmine
Are you testing your JavaScript? Learn how to add specs using Jasmine. This episode also covers jQuery integration with jasmine-jquery.
(15 minutes)
A/B Testing with A/Bingo
A/B Testing (or Split Testing) is a way to experiment with variations in an application to see the most effective option.
(11 minutes)
Authorization from Scratch Part 1
Authorization can be difficult to implement and test because it often involves complex logic that exists throughout the entire app. Here I demonstrate how to test and implement authorization from scratch.
(15 minutes)
MiniTest with Rails
MiniTest is a fast and lightweight testing library. Here you will learn how to use it in a Rails app for model, helper, and integration testing. The Turn gem is also demonstrated for prettier test output.
(15 minutes)
Presenters from Scratch
Clean up complex view logic with the help of presenters, and doing this from scratch gives you a lot of flexibility. Here I show not only how to create presenters, but how to test them using Test Unit and RSpec.
(14 minutes)
Testing Exceptions
Sometimes bad code slips into production and triggers a 500 error. Learn how to be notified of this and resolve it through integration tests.
(10 minutes)
Factories not Fixtures (revised)
Fixtures are external dependencies which can make tests brittle and difficult to read. In this episode I show how to use Factory Girl to generate the needed records directly in the tests.
(9 minutes)
Custom App Generators (revised)
Learn how to customize the Rails app generator to fit your preference. This episode shows how to do this using .railsrc file, app templates, app builders, RailsWizard, and AppScrolls.
(10 minutes)
Spork
Spork improves the loading time of your test suite by starting up your Rails application once in the background. Use it with Guard for the ultimate combo in fast feedback while doing TDD.
(9 minutes)
Adding an Environment (revised)
Rails comes with three environments: development, test, and production, but it is easy to add your own. Here I show how to add a separate staging environment and how to start up Rails under this.
(4 minutes)