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go-testing

Standardize Go tests with table-driven patterns, httptest, and interface-based mocks.

1|Updated Mar 30, 2026

Search Tags:#testing #concurrency #go #mocking #unit-testing #table-driven #httptest

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/anicdh/agstack --skill go-testing-anicdh

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: go-testing
Source: https://github.com/anicdh/agstack/tree/main/.claude/skills/go/go-testing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anicdh/agstack --skill go-testing-anicdh

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Writing robust tests in Go can be repetitive and error-prone without established patterns. This Skill consolidates table-driven tests, httptest-based integration tests, and practical mocking patterns to improve test reliability, readability, and maintainability. It also emphasizes a structured approach to organizing unit, handler, database, and concurrent tests, aligning with go-dev and community best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

Table-driven tests: standardize test cases in a slice, run them in a loop for comprehensive coverage.
HTTP/Handler testing: use httptest for end-to-end request/response validation, including error scenarios.
Mocking & interfaces: depend on interfaces to inject mock implementations and isolate components.
Concurrency & cancellation: test concurrent workflows and context cancellation to ensure robustness.
Use Case: validate a service method under normal, error, and edge-case conditions across unit and integration boundaries.

Quick Start

Run go test ./... to execute tests across the module and verify patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about go-testing

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I structure table-driven tests in Go for better coverage?▼

You can validate HTTP handlers in Go using the httptest package to simulate request and response cycles, enabling end-to-end validation including error scenarios without starting a real server.

What is the best way to mock dependencies for Go unit testing?▼

Mocking dependencies in Go involves relying on interfaces to inject mock implementations, which isolates components and enables fast, reliable unit tests across service boundaries.

How do I test concurrency and context cancellation in Go?▼

Testing concurrency in Go requires validating concurrent workflows and context cancellation to ensure robustness, standardizing patterns to handle parallel execution and cancellation edge cases.

Does Go testing require specific patterns for database and handler integration tests?▼

Go testing benefits from structured patterns across unit, handler, and database scenarios, using httptest for integration tests and interface-based mocks to maintain correctness and maintainability.