be
A minimalist Go testing helper providing simple assertions, golden file testing, and no dependencies.
What is be?
Be is a minimalist Go testing package that provides a straightforward set of assertion helpers to simplify test writing. It focuses on reducing boilerplate and enabling clear, maintainable tests with built-in support for common patterns like equality checks, error handling, and golden file comparisons, all while keeping dependencies to zero.
Go developers who prefer minimal, dependency-free testing tools and want to reduce repetitive boilerplate in their test suites. It's particularly suited for those writing unit tests that require simple assertions, error checks, and file-based comparisons.
Developers choose Be for its simplicity, zero dependencies, and fail-fast default behavior, which prioritizes quick, quiet failures with line-number references over verbose error messages. It offers type-safe assertions using Go generics and encourages custom helpers for advanced cases, making it a lightweight alternative to more complex testing frameworks.
Overview
The Go test helper for minimalists
Use Cases
Best For
- Writing unit tests in Go that require simple, type-safe equality and inequality checks for comparable types, slices, and deep equality.
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