User interactions are a crucial aspect of any web application, as they determine how end users interact with the UI. In this chapter, we will learn how to simulate and test complex user interactions using DOM Testing Library.

Common User Interactions

User interactions can include clicks, text inputs, selecting items from dropdown lists, navigation, among others. We will use DOM Testing Library to simulate these interactions and ensure your application responds correctly.

Create an Interactive Component

We will create a dropdown list component that allows the user to select an item and display their choice in the DOM.

index.js file:

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Testing User Interactions

Let's see how to test user interactions with this component.

dropdown.test.js file:

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Simulating Multiple Events

Sometimes, user interactions can involve multiple events. Consider a form with validation where users must enter text and, upon making an error, see a warning message.

index.js file (form validation component):

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Testing Form Validation

Test that simulates user input and form submission, verifying the validation.

validationForm.test.js file:

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Summary of User Interaction Simulation Methods

DOM Testing Library provides methods to simulate various user interactions:

• fireEvent.change(element, { target: { value: '...' } }): Simulates a change in the value of an input field or dropdown list.
• fireEvent.input(element, { target: { value: '...' } }): Simulates text input in an input field.
• fireEvent.submit(element): Simulates form submission.
• fireEvent.click(element): Simulates a click on an element.

Conclusion

In this chapter, we have learned how to simulate and test user interactions with DOM Testing Library. This skill set is crucial to ensuring that your application responds correctly to user actions, providing a smooth and robust user experience.

In the upcoming chapters, we will explore accessibility testing and asynchronous testing with Testing Library.