jest-electron
A Jest runner and environment that executes unit tests in a real Electron browser environment instead of mocked Node.js.
What is jest-electron?
jest-electron is a Jest runner and test environment that executes JavaScript unit tests within a real Electron browser environment. It solves the problem of needing extensive mocks for browser APIs when running tests in Node.js or JSDOM, providing a more accurate testing context for code that depends on real browser capabilities.
JavaScript developers writing unit tests with Jest for applications or libraries that rely on browser-specific APIs (like Canvas, Storage, or Web APIs) and need a real browser environment for accurate testing.
Developers choose jest-electron over standard Jest because it eliminates the need for numerous browser API mocks, provides a real Electron environment for more reliable tests, and offers better debugging with the ability to inspect tests in a live browser window.
Overview
❯ ⚛️The easiest way to run and debug test cases in electron with jest.
Use Cases
Best For
- Testing JavaScript code that uses Canvas or WebGL APIs
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