Introduction
TestBox is a next-generation testing framework based on BDD (Behavior Driven Development) and TDD (Test Driven Development), providing a clean, obvious syntax for writing tests.
TestBox BDD v5.x
TestBox is a next-generation testing framework for the BoxLang JVM language and ColdFusion (CFML) based on BDD (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.
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 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)
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
Much more!
Versioning
TestBox is maintained under the Semantic Versioning 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 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
The ColdBox Websites, Documentation, logo, and content have a separate license, and they are separate entities.
Discussion & Help
BoxTeam Slack : https://boxteam.ortussolutions.com
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: https://github.com/Ortus-Solutions/TestBox
Professional Open Source
TestBox is a professional open source software backed by Ortus Solutions, Corp offering services like:
Custom Development
Professional Support & Mentoring
Training
Server Tuning
Security Hardening
Code Reviews
Resources
Official Site: https://www.ortussolutions.com/products/testbox
Current API Docs: https://apidocs.ortussolutions.com/testbox/current
Source Code: https://github.com/Ortus-Solutions/TestBox
Bug Tracker: https://ortussolutions.atlassian.net/browse/TESTBOX
Twitter: @ortussolutions
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ortussolutions
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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