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Testing JavaScript Module Pattern

The document discusses testing JavaScript code that follows the Module Pattern, emphasizing the importance of verifying public functionality while keeping private methods inaccessible. It provides an example of a Calculator Module and demonstrates how to use testing frameworks like Jest and Mocha with Chai to automate tests. The conclusion highlights that testing enhances code reliability and maintainability by ensuring expected behavior through unit tests.

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Testing JavaScript Module Pattern

The document discusses testing JavaScript code that follows the Module Pattern, emphasizing the importance of verifying public functionality while keeping private methods inaccessible. It provides an example of a Calculator Module and demonstrates how to use testing frameworks like Jest and Mocha with Chai to automate tests. The conclusion highlights that testing enhances code reliability and maintainability by ensuring expected behavior through unit tests.

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Testing JavaScript Module Pattern

Introduction

Testing JavaScript code that follows the Module Pattern requires verifying both private and public functionality. Since private methods and
variables are not directly accessible, testing focuses mainly on the public API of the module. Various testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha, and
Jasmine can be used to automate tests.

Example: Module to Test

Consider a simple Calculator Module implemented using the Module Pattern.

const Calculator = (function() {


let result = 0; // Private variable

function validateNumber(n) {
return typeof n === 'number' && !isNaN(n);
}

return {
add: function(n) {
if (validateNumber(n)) result += n;
return result;
},
subtract: function(n) {
if (validateNumber(n)) result -= n;
return result;
},
reset: function() {
result = 0;
return result;
},
getResult: function() {
return result;
}
};
})();

Unit Testing with Jest

Jest is a popular JavaScript testing framework. Install Jest using npm:

npm install --save-dev jest

Create a test file calculator.test.js:

const Calculator = require('./calculator'); // Import the module if using CommonJS

describe('Calculator Module', () => {


beforeEach(() => {
Calculator.reset(); // Reset state before each test
});

test('should add numbers correctly', () => {


expect(Calculator.add(5)).toBe(5);
expect(Calculator.add(10)).toBe(15);
});
test('should subtract numbers correctly', () => {
Calculator.add(10); // Set initial value
expect(Calculator.subtract(4)).toBe(6);
});

test('should return result', () => {


Calculator.add(20);
expect(Calculator.getResult()).toBe(20);
});

test('should reset correctly', () => {


Calculator.add(10);
Calculator.reset();
expect(Calculator.getResult()).toBe(0);
});
});

Run the tests with:

npx jest

Testing with Mocha & Chai

Mocha is another widely used testing framework, often paired with Chai for assertions.

Install Mocha and Chai:

npm install --save-dev mocha chai


Create a test file calculator.test.js:

const { expect } = require('chai');


const Calculator = require('./calculator');

describe('Calculator Module', function() {


beforeEach(function() {
Calculator.reset();
});

it('should add numbers correctly', function() {


expect(Calculator.add(5)).to.equal(5);
expect(Calculator.add(10)).to.equal(15);
});

it('should subtract numbers correctly', function() {


Calculator.add(10);
expect(Calculator.subtract(4)).to.equal(6);
});

it('should reset correctly', function() {


Calculator.add(10);
Calculator.reset();
expect(Calculator.getResult()).to.equal(0);
});
});

Run the tests with:

npx mocha
Conclusion

Testing JavaScript modules ensures code reliability and maintainability. By focusing on the public API, unit tests can verify expected behavior
while keeping private functions encapsulated. Using Jest or Mocha with Chai makes writing and running tests straightforward, improving code
quality over time.

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