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Testing Binary Addition Implementation in javascript-algorithms

This test suite validates the fullAdder function implementation in the javascript-algorithms repository, focusing on binary addition operations. The tests verify correct addition behavior across various number combinations including positive, negative, and zero values.

Test Coverage Overview

The test suite provides comprehensive coverage of the fullAdder function’s capabilities.

Key areas tested include:
  • Zero value handling (0+0)
  • Positive number combinations
  • Negative number operations
  • Asymmetric inputs
  • Large number additions
Edge cases are well-covered through testing of zero values, negative numbers, and varying number magnitudes.

Implementation Analysis

The testing approach employs Jest’s describe/it pattern for structured test organization. The implementation uses Jest’s expect().toBe() assertions to verify exact numerical outputs.

The test suite demonstrates:
  • Multiple test cases in a single it block
  • Symmetric input testing (a+b and b+a)
  • Boundary value analysis

Technical Details

Testing infrastructure includes:
  • Jest testing framework
  • ES6 module import syntax
  • Numerical comparison assertions
  • Single describe block architecture
  • Focused test case organization

Best Practices Demonstrated

The test suite exhibits several testing best practices including comprehensive edge case coverage and symmetric input validation. Notable practices include:
  • Consistent assertion pattern usage
  • Logical test case organization
  • Clear test descriptions
  • Efficient test case grouping
  • Thorough boundary testing

trekhleb/javascript-algorithms

src/algorithms/math/bits/__test__/fullAdder.test.js

            
import fullAdder from '../fullAdder';

describe('fullAdder', () => {
  it('should add up two numbers', () => {
    expect(fullAdder(0, 0)).toBe(0);
    expect(fullAdder(2, 0)).toBe(2);
    expect(fullAdder(0, 2)).toBe(2);
    expect(fullAdder(1, 2)).toBe(3);
    expect(fullAdder(2, 1)).toBe(3);
    expect(fullAdder(6, 6)).toBe(12);
    expect(fullAdder(-2, 4)).toBe(2);
    expect(fullAdder(4, -2)).toBe(2);
    expect(fullAdder(-4, -4)).toBe(-8);
    expect(fullAdder(4, -5)).toBe(-1);
    expect(fullAdder(2, 121)).toBe(123);
    expect(fullAdder(121, 2)).toBe(123);
  });
});