Question 1

How do I install ZUnit on macOS?

Accepted Answer

Use Homebrew by running 'brew install zunit-zsh/zunit/zunit'. This method automatically handles the Revolver dependency, making setup straightforward.

Question 2

ZUnit or BATS: which should I use for ZSH scripts?

Accepted Answer

ZUnit is better for pure ZSH projects due to its native integration, but BATS is more mature and supports Bash. If cross-shell compatibility is needed, BATS might be safer.

Question 3

How to write a basic test file in ZUnit?

Accepted Answer

Start with the shebang #!/usr/bin/env zunit, then use @test 'description' { code } syntax. For example, @test 'addition' { assert 2 -eq 1+1 }.

Question 4

Does ZUnit support mocking in tests?

Accepted Answer

The documentation doesn't mention built-in mocking, so you'll likely need to rely on ZSH's features or external tools for mocking dependencies in your tests.

Question 5

Can I run ZUnit tests in a CI pipeline like GitHub Actions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can integrate ZUnit by installing it via a package manager and running the zunit command in your workflow, similar to the Travis CI setup shown in the README.

Question 6

What happens if I skip the shebang in a test file?

Accepted Answer

ZUnit requires the #!/usr/bin/env zunit shebang at the top of each test file; without it, the framework won't execute the tests, so it's a strict requirement.

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