create-test-server
Creates a minimal Express server with HTTP/HTTPS support for testing, avoiding the need for mocking.
What is create-test-server?
create-test-server is a Node.js library that creates a minimal Express server configured for both HTTP and HTTPS traffic, designed specifically for testing. It solves the problem of unreliable HTTP mocking by allowing developers to test against a real local server with automatically generated SSL certificates and random ports. It simplifies integration testing by providing a ready-to-use server instance with built-in body parsing and Express compatibility.
Node.js developers and testers who need to write integration tests for HTTP/HTTPS clients, APIs, or libraries and want to avoid the pitfalls of mocking. It's particularly useful for those using async test runners like AVA.
Developers choose create-test-server because it eliminates the complexity of setting up test servers manually, provides automatic SSL certificate generation, and offers a more reliable alternative to mocking that works consistently across Node.js versions. Its simple Promise-based API integrates seamlessly into modern testing workflows.
Overview
Creates a minimal Express server for testing
Use Cases
Best For
- Integration testing HTTP client libraries like Got or Axios
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