# Introduction
## TestBox BDD v7.x
**TestBox** is a next-generation testing framework for the [BoxLang](https://www.boxlang.io) JVM language and ColdFusion (CFML) based on [BDD](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavior-driven_development) (Behavior Driven Development) for providing a clean, obvious syntax for writing tests. It contains not only a testing framework, console/web runner, assertions, and expectations library but also ships with MockBox, A mocking and stubbing companion.
{% tabs %}
{% tab title="BDD - BoxLang" %}
```java
class{
function run(){
describe( "My calculator features", () => {
beforeEach( () => {
variables.calc = new Calculator()
} )
// Using expectations library
it( "can add", () => {
expect( calc.add(1,1) ).toBe( 2 )
} )
// Using assert library
test( "it can multiply", () => {
assertIsEqual( calc.multiply(2,2), 4 )
} )
} )
}
}
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="xUnit - BoxLang" %}
```groovy
/**
* My calculator features
*/
class{
property calc;
function setup(){
calc = new Calculator()
}
// Function name includes the word 'test'
// Using expectations library
function testAdd(){
expect( calc.add(1,1) ).toBe( 2 )
}
// Any name, but with a test annotation
// Using assertions library
@test
function itCanMultiply(){
$assert.isEqual( calc.multiply(2,2), 4 )
}
}
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="BDD - CFML" %}
```cfscript
component{
function run(){
describe( "My calculator features", () => {
beforeEach( () => {
variables.calc = new Calculator()
} );
// Using expectations library
it( "can add", () => {
expect( calc.add(1,1) ).toBe( 2 )
} );
// Using assert library
test( "it can multiply", () => {
$assert.isEqual( calc.multiply(2,2), 4 )
} );
} );
}
}
```
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="xUnit - CFML" %}
```cfscript
/**
* My calculator features
*/
component{
property calc;
function setup(){
calc = new Calculator()
}
// Function name includes the word 'test'
// Using expectations library
function testAdd(){
expect( calc.add(1,1) ).toBe( 2 )
}
// Any name, but with a test annotation
// Using assertions library
function itCanMultiply() test{
$assert.isEqual( calc.multiply(2,2), 4 )
}
}
```
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}
Runner
### Features At A Glance
Here is a simple listing of features TestBox brings to the table:
* BDD style or xUnit style testing
* Testing life-cycle methods
* [MockBox](http://wiki.coldbox.org/wiki/MockBox.cfm) integration for mocking and stubbing
* Mocking data library for mocking JSON/complex data and relationships
* Ability to extend and create custom test runners and reporters
* Extensible reporters, bundled with tons of them:
* JSON
* XML
* JUnit XML
* Text
* Console
* TAP ([Test Anything Protocol](http://testanything.org/))
* Simple HTML
* Min - Minimalistic Heaven
* Raw
* CommandBox
* Asynchronous testing
* Multi-suite capabilities
* Test skipping
* Test labels and tagging
* Testing debug output stream
* Code Coverage via [FusionReactor](https://fusion-reactor.com/)
* Much more!
## Versioning
TestBox is maintained under the [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org) guidelines as much as possible. Releases will be numbered in the following format:
```
..
```
And constructed with the following guidelines:
* bumpBreaking backward compatibility bumps the major (and resets the minor and patch)
* New additions without breaking backward compatibility bump the minor (and resets the patch)
* Bug fixes and misc changes bump the patch
## License
TestBox is open source and licensed under the [Apache 2](https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.html) License. If you use it, please try to mention it in your code or website.
* Copyright by Ortus Solutions, Corp
* TestBox is a registered trademark by Ortus Solutions, Corp
{% hint style="info" %}
The ColdBox Websites, Documentation, logo, and content have a separate license, and they are separate entities.
{% endhint %}
## Discussion & Help
* Help Group:
* BoxTeam Slack :
## Reporting a Bug
We all make mistakes from time to time :) So why not let us know about it and help us out? We also love pull requests, so please star us and fork us:
* By Jira:
## Professional Open Source
TestBox is a professional open source software backed by [Ortus Solutions, Corp](https://www.ortussolutions.com/products/testbox) offering services like:
* Custom Development
* Professional Support & Mentoring
* Training
* Server Tuning
* Security Hardening
* Code Reviews
* [Much More](https://www.ortussolutions.com/services)
## Resources
* Official Site: [https://www.ortussolutions.com/products/testbox](http://www.ortussolutions.com/products/testbox)
* Current API Docs:
* Help Group:
* Source Code:
* Bug Tracker:
* Twitter: [@ortussolutions](http://www.twitter.com/ortussolutions)
* Facebook:
#### HONOR GOES TO GOD ABOVE ALL
Because of His grace, this project exists. If you don't like this, don't read it, it's not for you.
> Therefore being justified by **faith**, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by **faith** into this **grace** wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. - Romans 5:5
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