expect(YourRailsApp).to_not go_untested
If you’re anything like I was, you’ve developed a Rails application or two, and maybe even deployed it to users. But you’re operating without the safety net of a reliable test suite–and in spite of what some may think, not taking the time to write tests is adding to your workload over time, not reducing it.
Like I said, I’ve been there–and in Everyday Rails Testing with RSpec I want to help you build your Rails safety net the way I did, using popular tools and a simple but effective approach.
expect(RailsAppTesting).to be_simple
The Rails testing ecosystem is vast–trying to wrap your head around Test::Unit, MiniTest, Cucumber, mocks and stubs, and the rest can make for a daunting task, to say the least. My approach is to simplify: In Everyday Rails Testing with RSpec, I focus on three popular tools within that ecosystem to help you build complete test suites for your Rails applications:
- RSpec: The test framework of choice for many Rails developers; RSpec lets you write your tests in an easy-to-read format.
- Factory Girl: You need test data in order to run relevant tests; Factory Girl makes this simple.
- Capybara: How can you simulate your applications’ users’ interactions? Capybara’s easy-to-write, easy-to-follow syntax makes writing integration tests a breeze.
expect(RailsAppTesting).to be_fun
That’s right! You may not believe it, but I can attest that writing tests and making them pass can make web application development more fun–maybe even addictive. That’s not just me saying so; readers of Everyday Rails Testing with RSpec and readers like you have told me that once they got the core concepts down and started writing tests, they had more fun developing software.
expect(You).to get_a_good_deal
I've read more than my share of programming books over the years. I know they're not cheap, and I know they can become obsolete quickly. I don't want Everyday Rails Testing with RSpec to be another outdated book on your (virtual) bookshelf, so here's what I'm offering to everyone who purchases the book now through Leanpub:
- 100-plus DRM-free pages in EPUB, MOBI, and PDF formats.
- Regular updates as changes are made to the core testing tools.
- A free copy of the second edition of the book, to be available as soon as possible after Rails 4.0 is stable and released.
- A sample Rails application with tests at every level of the process.
- My eternal appreciation as a self-published author.
What's covered?
- Rails 3.2
- RSpec 2.12
- Factory Girl 4.2
- Capybara 2.0
Buy now and get a free update when Rails 4 is released!
And did I mention that it’s still only $9 USD?
Want to see more before you buy? No problem. Everyday Rails Testing with RSpec is actually based on a series of blog posts I wrote on the Everyday Rails blog; feel free to start reading there. Or better yet, head on over to Leanpub to download a sample PDF for free. The sample includes the content derived from the blog posts.