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ng-test barrel : An NPM package to generate Skeleton for Angular spec files

Introducing ng-test-barrel: The Ultimate NPM Plugin for Angular Projects with Jest!

πŸ‘‹ Hey Angular Developers,

Are you tired of spending precious time creating spec files in Jest for your Angular projects? Say goodbye to tedious manual work and welcome the Angular Test Barrel, the ultimate NPM plugin that generates a barebone structure for your Angular code in no time!

πŸŽ‰ Why Choose Angular Test Barrel?

Angular Test Barrel was meticulously crafted with simplicity and efficiency in mind. It streamlines the process of creating Jest spec files into your Angular projects, enabling you to focus on writing robust tests instead of dealing with tedious manual task of creating and initialising the test suite. Here are some of the key benefits:

Rapid Setup: With a single command, Angular Test Barrel sets up spec files tailored specifically for Angular, saving you hours of manual work.

Angular-Specific Configurations:The plugin is designed to understand the peculiarities of Angular applications, making sure you get the most suitable testing environment without any hassle.

Well-Organized Structure: Angular Test Barrel generates a well-organized structure for your test files, keeping your project clean and maintainable.

Instant Start: Once you've set up Jest using this plugin, you can start writing tests right away, increasing your productivity from the get-go.

πŸ”§ Getting Started with Angular Test Barrel

Getting started with Angular Test Barrel is as easy as pie! Follow these simple steps:

Install the package globally:

npm install -g ng-test-barrel
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Usage

Once you have installed the plugin, you can use it to generate spec files for your Angular entities. Follow the steps below:

  • Open a terminal.

  • Run the following command to execute the Angular Test Barrel:

ng-test-barrel
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  • Follow the prompts and provide the inputs

Example

The plugin will analyze your Angular component,services' imports and constructor definitions and generate corresponding spec files in the appropriate directories if they doesnot exist already

  • You can review the generated skeleton spec files to ensure they meet your testing requirements. Feel free to modify them as needed.

πŸš€That's it!πŸš€

Sit back and watch as Angular Test Barrel does its magic. In just a few moments, your Angular project will be equipped with spec files, ready for you to write and execute tests.

🀝NPM Link

Angular Test Barrel is published as an NPM package. Feel free to download and use it: https://www.npmjs.com/package/ng-test-barrel.

🎁 Spread the Word!

If Angular Test Barrel has made your testing life easier, don't forget to share it with your fellow developers. Give it a star on GitHub, tweet about it, or write a blog post – your support means the world to us!

Happy testing with Angular Test Barrel! πŸ§ͺ Let's make Angular testing a breeze! πŸ’¨

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