Thoughtbot Guides Testing: RSpec Unit Test Patterns and Best Practices
The thoughtbot/guides repository showcases a comprehensive collection of RSpec testing examples, focusing primarily on unit testing practices in Ruby applications. The test suite demonstrates various testing patterns including predicate method validation, class functionality verification, and policy-based authorization testing, all implemented using RSpec's powerful testing framework and best practices. Qodo Tests Hub provides developers with an organized view into these testing patterns, making it easier to explore and understand real-world RSpec implementations. Through detailed test analysis and documentation, developers can learn practical approaches to unit testing, understand different test setup strategies, and see how thoughtbot structures their test suites for maximum effectiveness and maintainability.
| Path | Test Type | Language | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| testing-rspec/predicate_tests_spec.rb |
unit
|
ruby | This RSpec unit test verifies the boolean predicate method behavior of a Thing class instance. |
| testing-rspec/acceptance_test_spec.rb |
unit
|
ruby | This RSpec acceptance test verifies user signup functionality through browser-based interaction and authentication validation. |
| testing-rspec/avoid_let_spec.rb |
unit
|
ruby | This RSpec unit test verifies user permission validation in the ReportPolicy class through explicit test setup patterns. |
| testing-rspec/unit_test_spec.rb |
unit
|
ruby | This RSpec unit test verifies Ruby class functionality through subject definition patterns and method behavior testing. |