Modern JavaScript from the Beginning - Second Edition - What Is Unit Testing?

Modern JavaScript from the Beginning - Second Edition - What Is Unit Testing?

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The video discusses the importance and controversy of testing in software development, focusing on unit testing. It explains different types of testing, with an emphasis on unit testing, which tests individual pieces of code. The video introduces Jest, a popular testing framework, and provides a simple example of unit testing using Jest. It concludes by summarizing the content and introducing the next steps in learning.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is testing considered controversial among developers?

It is only applicable to large projects.

It requires specialized skills.

There are differing opinions on its necessity.

It is expensive and time-consuming.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of unit testing?

Testing the entire application.

Testing the user interface.

Testing individual pieces of code.

Testing the database connections.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In unit testing, what is typically tested?

Libraries

Functions

Modules

Classes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of the Jest framework?

It is easy to use with minimal setup.

It lacks community support.

It is only available for JavaScript.

It requires extensive configuration.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Jest help in testing functions?

By integrating with cloud services.

By automating code writing.

By providing a graphical interface.

By offering a method to compare expected and actual outcomes.