Running Ruby Unit Tests

Use the Ruby Unit::Test framework to write and run unit tests on Ruby files in 3rdRail.

Ruby Unit Testing in Rails

Rails creates a default unit test for each model created. Find template Unit test files in the Rails Explorer: Project Folder Tests Unit Tests.

Open a unit test in the Ruby Editor and replace template data with test data.

The Fixtures file holds the fixtures template for the associated test: Project Folder Tests Fixtures.

Running Unit Tests in 3rdRail

To run unit tests on Ruby code:

1. Right-click the project file in an Explorer or open the file in the Ruby Editor.
2. Choose Run As Ruby Script.

The test runs and results are displayed in the Console View .

Useful Resources

Here is more information about unit testing Ruby code:

• Ruby Programming - Unit Test Wiki
• R-Doc Unit Test

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