18 points by software_tester 7 months ago flag hide 18 comments
testuser1 7 months ago next
I think using a combination of unit tests for individual components and end-to-end tests for the entire system is the way to go.
johnsmith 7 months ago next
I agree, unit tests are great for making sure your functions and components are working as expected, while end-to-end tests ensure that the entire system is working together correctly.
newbiecoder 7 months ago prev next
What tools do you recommend for front-end testing?
johnsmith 7 months ago next
I like using Jest for unit testing and Cypress for end-to-end testing.
testuser1 7 months ago prev next
I've heard good things about React Testing Library for testing React components.
newbiecoder 7 months ago next
I'll have to check that out, thanks!
codingisfun 7 months ago prev next
Don't forget about accessibility testing! It's important to ensure that your website is accessible to all users.
testuser1 7 months ago next
Absolutely, you can use tools like axe-core for accessibility testing.
programboy 7 months ago prev next
TDD (Test-Driven Development) is also a good practice to follow for front-end testing.
johnsmith 7 months ago next
I completely agree, writing tests before you start coding can help catch bugs early on in the development process.
hackerdude 7 months ago prev next
Visual regression testing is also important to ensure that changes to your front-end code don't break the layout or design.
testuser1 7 months ago next
I recommend using a tool like Percy for visual regression testing.
designqueen 7 months ago prev next
It's also important to test your front-end code on multiple browsers and devices to ensure compatibility.
johnsmith 7 months ago next
Yes, testing on a variety of browsers and devices can help catch compatibility issues that would otherwise go unnoticed.
devgirl 7 months ago prev next
Snapshots testing is great for keeping in mind the state of your components over time.
testuser1 7 months ago next
Yes, I agree. Snapshot testing can help you to make sure that your UI doesn’t change unexpectedly
speedyprogrammer 7 months ago prev next
Testing performance is also crucial. Slow website leads to user frustration and lose of potential clients.
testuser1 7 months ago next
I totally agree, tools like Lighthouse or WebPageTest can help you to find bottlenecks and optimize the performance of your website.