googletest
Google's C++ testing and mocking framework based on xUnit architecture for unit testing.
What is googletest?
GoogleTest is Google's open-source C++ testing and mocking framework that combines the formerly separate GoogleTest and GoogleMock projects. It provides a comprehensive xUnit-based framework for writing and running unit tests in C++ applications, solving the problem of reliable and structured testing in C++ development. The framework includes features like automatic test discovery, rich assertions, death tests, and parameterized tests.
C++ developers and teams building applications that require robust unit testing and mocking capabilities, particularly those following modern C++ standards (C++17 and above).
Developers choose GoogleTest because it's a mature, widely-adopted framework backed by Google, used by major projects like Chromium and LLVM. It offers a complete testing solution with both testing and mocking capabilities in one package, following familiar xUnit patterns while providing C++-specific features like death tests and type-parameterized tests.
Overview
GoogleTest - Google Testing and Mocking Framework
Use Cases
Best For
- Writing unit tests for C++ applications and libraries
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