Category:Create Unit Tests (Pathway)
From Foss2Serve
The contributor will: create unit tests for a software module (class, file, etc).
The contribution is: unit tests accepted into the project's codebase, and test results logged on issue tracker or otherwise accepted by the community.
Prerequisites
| Area | The contributor must be able to: |
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| Software Configuration |
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| Issue Tracker |
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| Community |
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Pathway Steps, Outcomes, & Learning Activities
Follow the project’s policies and practices to complete the steps below.
| Pathway Step | Step Outcome | Process Skills Focus | Related Learning Activities |
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1. Download and install the project |
Project is installed | ||
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2. Build and run the project |
Project is built and executed | ||
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3. Identify module(s) that lack tests, need improved and/or additional unit tests. For example:
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Module that needs unit tests is identified | ||
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4. Add or improve unit tests, as previously identified, and evaluate results
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Improved set of unit tests is developed for the module(s) | ||
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5. Post results on the issue tracker |
Results posted to the issue tracker |
Notes for Learning Activities Related to this Pathway
When creating and revising activities:
- Interact with the community to identify likely modules for testing.
- Use an activity that reviews existing unit cases to provide students with an understanding of what they are trying to accomplish.
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