TDD for Vue.js Developers

Write better code, faster. This TDD strategy for Vue.js decouples your tests from implementation details, enabling you to refactor with total confidence.

#1about 2 minutes

Why good tests enable confident refactoring and speed

Good automated tests provide fast feedback loops and the confidence to refactor code, ultimately leading to better code written faster.

#2about 11 minutes

Decouple tests from frameworks for flexibility and risk management

Abstracting test logic away from a specific framework like Cypress or Vitest reduces risk and allows you to use the best tool for each scenario.

#3about 10 minutes

Use semantic selectors to avoid implementation details

Replace fragile CSS class selectors with semantic queries like `findByRole` to make tests resilient to styling changes and improve accessibility.

#4about 8 minutes

Create a domain-specific language for readable tests

Abstracting UI interactions into a domain-specific language (DSL) makes tests more understandable for non-technical stakeholders and easier to maintain.

#5about 4 minutes

Write specifications first to improve public API design

Approaching tests as specifications written before the implementation forces you to consider the public API from a user's perspective, leading to better design.

#6about 11 minutes