CodeceptJS
Osama Hayba
Mar 11, 2021
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CommentsWhat is CodeceptJS?
It is a modern end to end testing framework with a special BDD-style syntax. The test is written as a linear scenario of user's action on a site. Each test is described inside a Scenario function with I object passed into it.
CodeceptJS is a tool in the Testing Frameworks category of a tech stack.
Key Features
Behavior Driven DevelopmentAcceptance TestingData Driven Tests
CodeceptJS Pros & Cons
Pros of CodeceptJS
- ✓Readability
- ✓Cross browser support
- ✓Full browser control
- ✓Open source
- ✓Community
- ✓Flexible Driver
- ✓Great documentation
- ✓Agnostic
Cons of CodeceptJS
- ✗Small community
- ✗Not a framework by itself
CodeceptJS Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to CodeceptJS?
Jest
Jest provides you with multiple layers on top of Jasmine.
Mocha
Mocha is a feature-rich JavaScript test framework running on node.js and the browser, making asynchronous testing simple and fun. Mocha tests run serially, allowing for flexible and accurate reporting, while mapping uncaught exceptions to the correct test cases.
Chai
It is a BDD / TDD assertion library for node and the browser that can be delightfully paired with any javascript testing framework. It has several interfaces that allow the developer to choose the most comfortable. The chain-capable BDD styles provide an expressive language & readable style, while the TDD assert style provides a more classical feel.
