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CourseLearn React Testing
Begin testing quickly with Jest and simplify component testing with React Testing Library.
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2Prerequisites
2 coursesWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Learn React Testing:- Learn React
- Learn Redux
About this course
Take your React skills to the next level by learning to test your applications with Jest and React Testing Library. This course focuses on testing React components from the user’s perspective, enabling you to write effective unit tests for both synchronous and asynchronous code, ensuring your apps are reliable and production-ready.
Skills you'll gain
Writing unit tests with Jest
Testing React component output
Mocking API calls and testing async code
Syllabus
2 lessons • 2 projects • 2 quizzesCertificate of completion available with Plus or Pro
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Projects in this course
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Currency Comparison
Practice testing with Jest for Currency Comparison, an application that helps users compare their hourly salaries with other currencies. - practice Project
CopyCat Testing
We will test the CopyCat app by using the React Testing Library to mimic user interactions. Learners will have the opportunity to practice React Testing Library concepts such as querying for DOM nodes, jest-dom matchers and testing asynchronous interactions.
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