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Secrets of Testing Rails 5 apps by Prathamesh Sonpatki Testing Rails 5 apps has become a better experience out of the box. Rails has also become smarter by introducing the test runner. Now we can't complain about not being able to run a single test or not getting coloured output. A lot of effort has gone into making tests -- especially integration tests -- run faster. Come and join me as we commence the journey to uncover the secrets of testing Rails 5 apps. Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/J5Ch/
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In the video titled **"Secrets of Testing Rails 5 Apps,"** Prathamesh Sonpatki discusses the enhanced experience of testing applications built with Ruby on Rails 5. He begins by introducing himself as a director at Big Binary, a Ruby on Rails consulting company, and shares his enthusiasm for stickers and open-source contributions. The main focus of the session is the new features and improvements in testing Rails 5 applications, particularly the introduction of a new test runner which simplifies the process of running tests. Key points from the session include: - **New Test Runner**: Rails 5 introduces a new test runner that replaces the previous `rake test` command with `bin rails test`, allowing for better rerun capabilities, documentation, and user experience. - **Colored Output**: The new runner provides colored output for test failures, enhancing clarity and user engagement while looking through test results. - **Integration Tests Emphasis**: The shift towards integration tests in Rails 5 means that the framework now accounts for the entire middleware stack when executing requests, offering a more realistic testing environment compared to the previously used controller tests. - **Backward Compatibility**: Existing functional tests are not broken by upgrading to Rails 5; however, all new tests default to integration tests. - **Testing API Apps**: The introduction of API-only applications makes it easier to handle JSON and XML data. The video discusses how Rails 5 simplifies the testing of these APIs by managing response formats and making assertions clearer. - **Randomized Test Order**: Tests now run in a randomized order by default, which improves parallel testing capabilities and ensures that tests do not depend on order for their success. - **Fixtures and Metadata Improvements**: Changes in fixtures allow for direct referencing and loading of model class data, simplifying the setup in legacy applications. With these enhancements, the overall testing process in Rails 5 has become faster, more efficient, and aligned with modern development practices. Prathamesh concludes by encouraging viewers to embrace the new capabilities of Rails 5 testing, while also mentioning the availability of resources such as a blog series and a newsletter for ongoing learning. He wraps up the session by referring to other tools like RSpec for those interested in further enhancing their testing strategies. In summary, the key takeaways emphasize the significant strides Rails 5 has made in streamlining the testing process and enhancing developer experience, while also accommodating modern application requirements. Prathamesh's enthusiastic approach reinforces the importance of quality tests in software development, ultimately contributing to more robust and maintainable codebases.
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