test

Instruction file imported from dcjanio/ICP-Bootcamp (.github/instructions/test.instructions.md). Copyright stays with the author.

Writing Tests for Canister Functions

When writing tests for canister functions:

• Use PocketIC for canister testing
• Follow the existing test structure with beforeEach/afterEach hooks
• Include setup, execution, and assertion phases in each test
• Test both happy path and error cases
• Use descriptive test names that explain the expected behavior

Example test structure:

it("should [expected consequence]", async () => {
  // Setup
  const testData = { key: "value" };

  // Execute
  const result = await actor.yourFunction(testData);

  // Assert
  expect(result).toEqual(expectedResult);
});

After writing the tests please check they are all passing by executing:

npm test <file relative path>