Question 1

How do I change the progress bar format in Fuubar?

Accepted Answer

Set the 'fuubar_progress_bar_options' in your RSpec configuration, using the format option from ruby-progressbar. For example, add config.fuubar_progress_bar_options = { :format => 'Custom <%B> %p%%' } in spec_helper.rb, as shown in the README.

Question 2

Does Fuubar slow down RSpec test runs?

Accepted Answer

Fuubar adds minimal overhead since it primarily updates a progress bar; however, enabling auto-refresh might cause slight performance hits due to frequent updates, especially in very large test suites.

Question 3

Fuubar vs RSpec's default formatter: which is better for debugging?

Accepted Answer

Fuubar provides immediate failure feedback with a progress bar, ideal for spotting issues quickly, while RSpec's default formatter offers detailed per-test output, better for step-by-step debugging without visual distractions.

Question 4

How to integrate Fuubar with Pry for debugging?

Accepted Answer

Add hooks in your spec_helper to disable auto-refresh during Pry sessions, as described in the README. Use Pry.config.hooks to toggle RSpec.configuration.fuubar_auto_refresh before and after debugging.

Question 5

Can Fuubar hide skipped tests in the output?

Accepted Answer

Yes, set config.fuubar_output_pending_results = false in your RSpec configuration to suppress summaries of pending or skipped tests, keeping the output cleaner during test runs.

Question 6

Why isn't my Fuubar bar updating in real-time?

Accepted Answer

Ensure auto-refresh is enabled with config.fuubar_auto_refresh = true. If it's still not updating, check for debugger interference or ensure you're not in a mode that disables refresh, like during Pry sessions without proper hooks.

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