Automated testing using supertest and Jest

Course Title: Mastering Automated Testing using Supertest and Jest for ExpressJS APIs 🚀

Course Headline: Elevate Your Backend Skills: Test Your ExpressJS Applications with Confidence! 🛡️

Unlock the Power of Automated Testing in Your ExpressJS Applications!

Course Description:

Are you an intermediate or senior backend developer looking to solidify your testing skills? Or perhaps a software engineer aiming to shine during your next job interview? Look no further! This comprehensive course, designed from personal experience, is tailored specifically for Automated Testing using Supertest and Jest in ExpressJS applications.

Why This Course?

• Real World Examples: We delve into real-world scenarios that will not only validate the code you've written but also showcase your expertise during recruitment tasks.
• Interview Prep: Equip yourself with the knowledge and examples to excel in backend developer roles.
• Concise Learning: Get straight to the point with focused, practical examples that will make your code stand out.
• ExpressJS Focus: Modelled around a fictional e-commerce application, this course mirrors the testing challenges you'll encounter in real-world projects.

What You Will Learn:

• How to set up test suites for your ExpressJS APIs.
• Connecting your application to a MongoDB database and configuring it for testing.
• Validating your API endpoints using Postman, and then automating these tests with Supertest and Jest.
• Writing tests for secured APIs that require authorization tokens, reflective of actual work environments.

Course Structure:

1. Introduction to Automated Testing in ExpressJS: Understanding the importance of testing and how it can save you time and effort.
2. Setting Up Your Environment: Initializing your project, installing necessary dependencies, and configuring your MongoDB database for testing.
3. Writing Test Cases with Supertest: Diving into how to simulate HTTP requests and test your API endpoints effectively.
4. Unit Testing with Jest: Learning the ins and outs of Jest, a delightful JavaScript testing framework.
5. Testing Secured Endpoints: Handling authentication tokens and ensuring your protected endpoints are secure.
6. Best Practices and Optimization: Tips and tricks to write cleaner, more efficient test suites that will impress your peers and employers.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Have a fully functional testing suite for an ExpressJS application.
• Understand how to maintain and update your test cases as your application evolves.
• Be equipped with the knowledge to demonstrate your backend development skills during interviews and projects.
• Feel confident in your ability to write test suites that will stand the test of time (pun intended! 😄).

Who is this course for?

• Backend developers who want to enhance their testing skills.
• Software engineers preparing for interviews or working on recruitment tasks.
• Developers looking to maintain and ensure the reliability of their ExpressJS applications.

Join us on this journey to master automated testing with Supertest and Jest! 🎉

Enroll Now and Take Your Testing Skills to the Next Level! 🚀💻