go-testing-best-practices

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of writing effective and comprehensive tests in Go, covering the entire testing pyramid, from unit tests to end-to-end tests.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Unit Testing: Implement unit tests using stretchr/testify and uber-go/mock for isolating and validating individual components.
• Integration Testing: Perform integration tests with mocked external dependencies to ensure components work together as expected.
• Acceptance Testing: Validate business logic and user-facing functionality with acceptance tests.
• End-to-End Testing: Execute end-to-end tests with real-world dependencies in containers to ensure the entire system functions correctly.
• Use Case: If you're developing a Go application and need to ensure the reliability and correctness of your code, this Skill provides a comprehensive approach to testing.

Quick Start

Use the go-testing-best-practices skill to run unit tests for your Go application.