Random Testing
summary
Introduces random (property-based) testing as a way to complement or replace unit tests by generating unbiased random inputs, including edge cases. Covers how to define properties and use random-testing tools to test code and improve coverage and maintenance compared to hand-written unit tests.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Introduction to testing
- 1:45Unit test limitations
- 3:53What are properties
- 8:52Property discovery patterns
- 15:16Libraries and frameworks
- 20:39Reducers and arbitraries
- 27:47Configuration and filters
- 31:00Practical use cases
- 39:14Integration with traditional tests
- 45:28Challenges and tips
- 50:09Optimizing generators
- 54:32Q&A
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