Wouldn't it be nice if we could run test scripts directly from the command line? The standalone testscript tool does exactly that. Let’s see how to use it to create simple, self-contained issue repros.
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Conditions and concurrency: advanced test scripts in Go
Continuing our series on the testscript package, we look at some advanced techniques in test scripts such as conditions, concurrency, and managing environment variables.
The txtar format: input data and golden files for Go tests
The txtar format is an ingenious way to supply arbitrary files and folder structures to test scripts. We’ll also learn about file management, simulating standard input, and breaking up scripts into phases.
testscript: a DSL for testing CLI tools in Go
The testscript package gives us an easy way to test the behaviour of a Go CLI tool, by executing it as an independent binary. Let’s see how.
Flipping the script: a smarter way to test Go binaries
Wouldn’t it be great if we could write tests for our Go CLI tools that are simple as shell scripts? The testscript package lets us do exactly that. Let’s take it for a spin.
Are you a Go black belt? What does mastery look like?
Are you a grasshopper or a Go sensei? Can you wax on, wax off? Go mentor and would-be Mr Miyagi, John Arundel, explains how he grades his students using a system of coloured belts like those used in the martial arts. Find out how your skills compare to typical junior, mid-level, and senior devs!