Writing new testing tools with Test2

Jun 12, 2018 by David Farrell

testing

test2

test2-tools-skipuntil

Extending Perl’s powerful new test framework

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Save time with compile tests

Jan 5, 2016 by David Farrell

testing

module

require

class_load

Checking everything compiles should be the first test

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Check your DuckDuckGo cheatsheets with Perl

Aug 28, 2015 by David Farrell

testing

syntax

json

cheatsheet

Zero-in on any defects with this Perl script

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Separate data and behavior with table-driven testing

Jun 17, 2015 by brian d foy

testing

data

unit_testing

sprintf

Optimize code re-use and test coverage

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Get to grips with Prove, Perl's test workhorse

Jun 9, 2015 by David Farrell

testing

perl-6

test

prove

cheet_sheet

test-anything-protocol

The ubiquitous test runner is a powerful tool for your arsenal

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Unit test your code on an in-memory database

Apr 15, 2015 by David Farrell

testing

database

dbix_class

orm

testing

sqlite

Unit tests should be self-contained, even database ones

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Quickly Debug your Perl code at the command line

Mar 13, 2015 by David Farrell

testing

one_liner

terminal

debug

testing

Something not working? Whip up a one liner and find out why

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How to test for exceptions in Perl

Mar 5, 2015 by David Farrell

testing

test_more

test

unit_test

test_exception

tap

Does your code blow up the way you expect it to?

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Boost your Perl productivity with auto-compile checking

Nov 10, 2014 by David Farrell

testing

perl

compile

check

vim

sublime_text

text_editor

watch

syntastic

An easy trick that saves you time

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Check your module POD using perldoc

Apr 1, 2013 by David Farrell

testing

debugging

documentation

pod

Perl ships with a command-line program called perldoc that makes it easier to search and read Perl’s vast documentation in the POD markup language. If perldoc is called with the -F flag, it will display the POD markup of an input file - this can be useful when your are developing a new Perl distribution and want to check the appearance of the POD in your module before it appears on CPAN for all to see.

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Perl Code Kata: Mocking Objects

Apr 7, 2005 by Stevan Little

testing

mock-objects

perl-code-kata

perl-exercises

perl-test-kata

perl-testing

test-mockobject

The last Perl Code Kata was on DBD::Mock, a mock DBI driver which is useful for testing Perl DBI applications. This Kata delves once again into the world of mock objects, this time using the more general Test::MockObject module….

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Perl Code Kata: Testing Imports

Dec 16, 2004 by chromatic

testing

code-kata

exporting

import

perl-code-kata

perl-exercises

perl-modules

perl-testing

Want to get better at Perl? This short exercise helps you understand how modules import symbols into namespaces.

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Perl Code Kata: Testing Taint

Oct 21, 2004 by chromatic

testing

chromatic

code-kata

perl-code-kata

perl-exercises

perl-taint

perl-testing

Perl’s taint mode can help you avoid using untrusted input insecurely. Here’s how to practice using it.

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Building Testing Libraries

May 7, 2004 by Casey West

testing

harness

test

testing

Testing is an important step in developing any important body of work. In today’s pragmatic culture, we’re taught to test first, test often, and design with tests. The expectation is that chanting “test test test” forgives all sins. To…

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An Introduction to Testing

Dec 4, 2001 by chromatic

testing

Does your code work? How do you know that? Testing software with Perl is easier than you think, and it’ll give you confidence that you’ve done the right thing.

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