Vitest: testing DX reimagined, Vladimir, ViteConf 2022

Discover the power of Vitest, a test runner that reimagines testing DX for VITE applications, with features like in-source testing, module graph, and UI for testing and debugging.

Key takeaways
  • Vitest is a test runner that provides an alternative to Jest for VITE applications, with support for ESM, TypeScript, and JSX out of the box.
  • Vitest provides a compatible API for easier migration from Jest.
  • It has a feature called in-source testing, which allows writing tests inside source code.
  • Vitest has a module graph that detects dependencies and only runs tests that are affected by changes.
  • It has a watch mode that runs tests automatically when files change.
  • Vitest provides a UI for testing and debugging, including a feature to view test results and error reports.
  • It has a concept of contexts, which allows tests to share a common setup and teardown.
  • Vitest provides support for snapshot testing, including a snapshot matcher API.
  • It also provides support for benchmarking, including an experimental feature called tinybench.
  • Vitest has a package called VITest browser for previewing code in the browser.
  • It provides a way to edit tests directly in the browser.
  • Vitest is designed to be faster and more efficient than other test runners, with features like instant watch mode and concurrent testing.
  • It provides a way to specify which tests to run, including options for filtering by file or directory.
  • Vitest has a community and documentation, and is developed as an alternative to Jest for VITE applications.
  • It provides support for front-end frameworks like Vue, React, and Svelte, and can be used for testing and debugging these frameworks.
  • Vitest has a feature called test-changed that runs only the affected tests when files change.
  • It has a feature called benchmarking that allows testing and comparing the performance of code.
  • Vitest provides support for TypeScript and JavaScript, and can be used with a variety of testing libraries and frameworks.