User Interaction Testing with Jest

In this chapter, we will learn how to simulate and test user interactions in our application using Jest along with additional tools such as Testing Library. These tests are essential to ensure that the user interface responds adequately to user actions.

Introduction to Testing Library

Testing Library is a collection of utilities for UI testing, designed to work effortlessly together with Jest. These tools provide a simple and powerful API to interact with DOM elements and verify their behavior.

First, install Testing Library if you haven't already:

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Basic Setup

To start, write tests that simulate user interactions such as clicks, text inputs, and form submissions. Below is an example of basic setup and integration of Testing Library with Jest:

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Interaction Test Example

Suppose we have a simple form in our application:

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The following script handles the form interactions:

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Now, let's write tests to verify user interactions:

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Testing Various Types of Interaction

Here are additional examples of how to simulate different user interactions:

1. Clicks:

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2. Text Inputs:

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3. Selectors and Options:

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4. Checkboxes and Radio Buttons:

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5. Form Submission:

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With these tools and examples, you can start effectively testing user interactions in your application. In the next section, we will explore how to write accessibility tests with Jest to ensure our application is usable for all users.