Question 1

How do I run ZUnit tests in a CI/CD pipeline?

Accepted Answer

You can integrate ZUnit by installing it via Homebrew or manual script in your CI environment, then run tests with the zunit command. Ensure Revolver is also available in PATH to avoid execution errors.

Question 2

ZUnit vs BATS: which is better for testing ZSH scripts?

Accepted Answer

ZUnit is tailored for ZSH with native integrations, while BATS is shell-agnostic but may require workarounds for ZSH-specific features. Choose ZUnit for pure ZSH projects, but BATS if you need broader shell compatibility.

Question 3

Can ZUnit mock external commands in ZSH tests?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since test bodies allow any ZSH code, you can use ZSH functions or tools to mock commands. However, ZUnit doesn't provide built-in mocking libraries, so you'll need to implement it manually.

Question 4

What's the best way to organize ZUnit test files?

Accepted Answer

Follow typical unit testing patterns by placing test files in a 'tests' directory with .zsh extensions. Use the shebang #!/usr/bin/env zunit at the top of each file, as required by the README.

Question 5

Does ZUnit support parameterized or data-driven tests?

Accepted Answer

Not natively; you'll need to write ZSH loops or functions within test blocks to handle multiple inputs. This adds complexity compared to frameworks with built-in parameterization features.

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