Chai
About
Chai is a BDD / TDD assertion library designed for Node.js and browser environments, allowing developers to pair it with any JavaScript testing framework. This tool is particularly helpful for developers who want to write expressive and readable tests. By providing multiple interfaces, Chai caters to different coding styles, making it a versatile choice for various development needs.
Details
- Interfaces: Chai offers several interfaces, including:
- Should: Provides a chain-capable BDD style with an expressive language and readable style.
- Example:
foo.should.be.a('string');,foo.should.equal('bar'); - Expect: Offers a more classical feel with a TDD assert style.
- Example:
expect(foo).to.be.a('string');,expect(foo).to.equal('bar'); - Assert: Provides a classical assert style.
- Example:
assert.typeOf(foo, 'string');,assert.equal(foo, 'bar'); - Plugins: Chai's functionality can be extended with plugins for vendor integration and object construction, allowing developers to build custom plugins or use community-made ones.
- Featured Plugin: chai-webdriver for expressive integration tests with
