Apache Airflow Testing: Pytest & Jest Implementation for Workflow Automation
The Apache Airflow testing ecosystem demonstrates a comprehensive approach to quality assurance, leveraging both pytest and jest frameworks for robust test coverage. The repository implements a multi-layered testing strategy with 130 test cases spanning unit and integration tests, focusing on critical components like Flask application initialization, DAG execution, and custom timetable implementations. The testing framework particularly emphasizes system test environment management and parameter passing mechanisms between test commands and task environments. Qodo Tests Hub provides developers with valuable insights into Airflow's testing patterns by offering organized access to these real-world test implementations. Through the platform, developers can explore how Airflow handles complex testing scenarios, from pod launcher role configurations to timetable serialization, making it easier to understand and adopt proven testing practices. The repository's test structure serves as a practical reference for implementing similar testing approaches in workflow automation projects.
Path | Test Type | Language | Description |
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airflow/ui/src/components/DataTable/DataTable.test.tsx |
unit
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typescript | This Jest unit test verifies the DataTable component’s rendering, pagination, and display mode functionality in Apache Airflow’s UI. |
airflow/www/static/js/cluster-activity/index.test.tsx |
unit
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typescript | This Jest unit test verifies the rendering and functionality of the ClusterActivity component in Apache Airflow’s web interface. |
airflow/example_dags/example_latest_only_with_trigger.py |
unit
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python | This Airflow unit test verifies the interaction between LatestOnlyOperator and TriggerRule in task execution flow control. |
airflow/example_dags/example_passing_params_via_test_command.py |
unit
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python | This Airflow unit test verifies parameter passing mechanisms between test commands and task execution environments. |
airflow/ui/src/components/DataTable/searchParams.test.ts |
unit
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typescript | This Jest unit test verifies URL search parameter serialization and deserialization for data table state management in Apache Airflow’s UI components. |
airflow/ui/src/components/Time.test.tsx |
unit
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typescript | This Jest unit test verifies the Time component’s timezone handling and display formatting in Apache Airflow’s UI. |
airflow/ui/src/pages/DagsList/DagCard.test.tsx |
unit
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typescript | This Jest unit test verifies the DagCard component’s rendering behavior and tag display functionality in Apache Airflow’s UI. |
airflow/ui/src/utils/pluralize.test.ts |
unit
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typescript | This Jest unit test verifies the pluralize utility function’s ability to handle various pluralization scenarios including regular plurals, irregular plurals, and number formatting. |
airflow/www/static/js/assets/AssetList.test.tsx |
unit
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typescript | This Jest unit test verifies the rendering and functionality of the AssetsList component in Apache Airflow’s web interface. |
airflow/www/static/js/components/InstanceTooltip.test.tsx |
unit
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typescript | This Jest unit test verifies the rendering and functionality of the InstanceTooltip component for task status display in Apache Airflow’s web interface. |