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Category: Testing
Episode #054: FFI Part 4: Test of the Mainloop
Beginning on the implementation of a Ruby PulseAudio API.
Episode #053: Selectively Run Tests
Selectively running tests can be a lifesaver in a large codebase. This episode covers how to run just the tests you care about in both MiniTest and RSpec - including …
Episode #052: The End of Mocking
At the borders of our systems, mockist testing hits a point of diminishing returns. In this episode we take a look at when to stop mocking and start integration testing.
Episode #047: FFI Part 2: Smoke Test One
In part 2 of this series, we buy ourselves some peace of mind with a simple smoke test. The code for this episode can be found here: https://github.com/avdi/pulse-ffi/tree/RubyTapas047
Episode #046: Gem Love Part 2
In Part 2 of this series chronicling the creation of an app, I establish a test-driven rhythm, starting with a high-level acceptance test. The source code for this episode is …