Torqd

008 - Sane Looking Results: Testing the Front End

Episode Summary

Tired of testing? We aren’t! We’re focusing on what goes into testing the front end. Alex Barry, one of our senior devs, weighs in on the process, differences from back end, and helping you code better.

Episode Notes

Tired of testing? We aren’t! We’re focusing on what goes into testing the front end. Alex Barry, one of our senior devs, weighs in on the process, differences from back end, and helping you code better.

Links and resources:

• Alex Barry on Twitter: https://goo.gl/C181KJ
• Alex Barry on GitHub: https://goo.gl/h63i3D
• Mocha JS testing framework: https://goo.gl/Vh6yya
• SeleniumHQ browser automator: https://goo.gl/aLrZY9
• Robert “Uncle Bob” Martin’s “Clean Code” handbook: https://goo.gl/rFNtzg
• ESLint linting utility: https://goo.gl/bhoUQz
• Chai assertion library: https://goo.gl/8eAyVq
• JavaScript Standard Style: https://goo.gl/5d6zht

Contributions:

• Guest: Alex Barry
• Hosts: Eric Drouillard and Margaret Tavares
• Production and editing: Stephen Belyea
• Music and show art: Adam Frank
• Recording facilities: Vehikl (Waterloo)

Special thanks for the help and support from the entire Vehikl team. Check out Vehikl online: goo.gl/TdJjR7