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Testing Dynamic WordPress Item Detection in WPScan

This test suite focuses on validating the dynamic finder functionality for WordPress items in WPScan. It ensures the proper implementation of dynamic detection mechanisms used to identify and analyze WordPress components through automated scanning.

Test Coverage Overview

The test suite validates core dynamic finder capabilities for WordPress item detection. It covers:

Dynamic pattern matching and recognition
WordPress component identification logic
Item detection accuracy and reliability
Integration with shared examples for WP items

Implementation Analysis

The testing approach leverages RSpec’s shared examples pattern to maintain DRY principles and ensure consistent validation across different WordPress item types. The implementation uses Ruby’s module system to organize finder functionality with proper separation of concerns.

Technical Details

Testing Framework: RSpec
Test Type: Unit Testing
Key Dependencies: WPScan core libraries
Configuration: Uses frozen string literals
Test Organization: Leverages shared examples

Best Practices Demonstrated

The test implementation showcases several testing best practices including modular test organization, shared example usage for common scenarios, and clear separation of concerns. The structure promotes maintainability and allows for easy extension of test coverage for new WordPress item types.

wpscanteam/wpscan

spec/lib/finders/dynamic_finder/wp_items/finder_spec.rb

            
# frozen_string_literal: true

describe WPScan::Finders::DynamicFinder::WpItems::Finder do
  # Handled in spec/shared_examples/dynamic_finders/wp_items.rb
end