

What’s new with the Node.js test runner with Lucas Santos
Apr 17, 2024
Lucas Santos, a senior software engineer at OpenVault, shares his journey from frustrations with Jest to contributing to the Node.js test runner's core. They discuss the downsides of Jest, benefits of Node.js test runner, enhancing timer manipulation, dependency injection in software development, and community engagement in improving the test runner.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Downsides of Using Jest as a Test Runner
03:57 • 14min
Enhancing Node.js Test Runner with Timer Manipulation and Snapshotting
18:24 • 3min
Exploring Dependency Injection and Test Flexibility in Software Development
21:52 • 2min
Exploring Features and Community Engagement in Node.js Test Runner
24:20 • 4min