tamathecxder/golang-unit-test

Golang Unit Testing

This repository is dedicated to learning about unit testing in Golang without relying on external packages. It provides valuable resources and examples to help you master the art of writing effective unit tests for your Go applications.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Getting Started
• Writing Unit Tests
• Running Unit Tests
• Best Practices
• Additional Resources
• Contributing
• License

Introduction

Unit testing is a crucial aspect of software development that ensures the reliability and correctness of your code. In this repository, you will learn how to write unit tests for your Golang code without the need for external testing packages.

Getting Started

To get started with unit testing in Golang, clone this repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/tamathecxder/golang-unit-test.git

You will find a collection of code examples and test files to practice with in this repository.

Writing Unit Tests

In the "tests" directory, you will find examples of Go code and corresponding unit tests. Study these examples to understand how to structure and write unit tests for your Golang functions.

Running Unit Tests

You can run unit tests using the go test command followed by the directory or files containing your test functions. For example:

go test ./tests

This command will execute all tests in the specified directory.

Best Practices

Explore the "best-practices" directory to discover recommended practices for writing effective unit tests. Understanding these best practices is crucial for ensuring your tests are meaningful and valuable.

Additional Resources

In addition to the materials in this repository, you can further enhance your knowledge by exploring these resources:

• Official Golang Testing Documentation
• Effective Go

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have any improvements, suggestions, or want to add more examples, please submit a pull request. We encourage you to participate in making this resource better.

License

The content in this repository is distributed under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, and share the materials while giving proper attribution to the contributors.

Happy unit testing in Golang!