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Writing Tests for the "Produce PLU Code Search" React App

· 3 min read
Asia K

In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of writing tests for the "Produce PLU Code Search" React app using React Testing Library and Jest. This app allows users to search for and display the PLU code for grocery produce items. It features autosuggest and accessibility features.

Prerequisites​

Before you begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

  1. Node.js: You need to have Node.js installed on your computer. You can download it from nodejs.org.

  2. The "Produce PLU Code Search" React App: Ensure you have the "Produce PLU Code Search" React app set up and ready for testing.

Step 1: Install Dependencies​

In your "Produce PLU Code Search" React project, install the necessary testing libraries if you haven't already. Open your terminal and run the following commands:

npm install --save @testing-library/react @testing-library/jest-dom

Step 2: Create the Test File​

Create a new test file for the "Produce PLU Code Search" component. In your project directory, create a file named App.test.js. This file will contain your component's tests.

Step 3: Writing the Tests​

Inside the App.test.js file, you'll write the tests for your "Produce PLU Code Search" app. Here are the tests we'll create:

Test 1: Rendering the Main Title​

import React from 'react';
import { render, screen } from '@testing-library/react';
import App from './App'; // Import the "Produce PLU Code Search" component

test('renders the main title', () => {
  render(<App />);
  const titleElement = screen.getByText('Produce PLU Code Search');
  expect(titleElement).toBeInTheDocument();
});

Test 2: Searching for a Produce Item​

test('allows searching for a produce item and displays PLU code', () => {
  render(<App />);

  // Type a search term
  const searchInput = screen.getByPlaceholderText('Enter produce item');
  fireEvent.change(searchInput, { target: { value: 'Apple' } });

  // Click the search button
  const searchButton = screen.getByLabelText('Search');
  fireEvent.click(searchButton);

  // Verify that the PLU code is displayed
  const pluCodeElement = screen.getByText('PLU Code: 123');
  expect(pluCodeElement).toBeInTheDocument();
});

Test 3: Displaying Suggestions​

test('displays suggestions when typing in the search input', () => {
  render(<App />);

  // Type a search term
  const searchInput = screen.getByPlaceholderText('Enter produce item');
  fireEvent.change(searchInput, { target: { value: 'Ap' } });

  // Verify that suggestions are displayed
  const suggestionElement = screen.getByText('Apple');
  expect(suggestionElement).toBeInTheDocument();
});

Test 4: Handling Suggestion Click​

test('handles suggestion click and updates the search input and PLU code', () => {
  render(<App />);

  // Type a search term
  const searchInput = screen.getByPlaceholderText('Enter produce item');
  fireEvent.change(searchInput, { target: { value: 'Banana' } });

  // Click a suggestion
  const suggestionElement = screen.getByText('Banana');
  fireEvent.click(suggestionElement);

  // Verify that the search input and PLU code are updated
  expect(searchInput).toHaveValue('Banana');
  const pluCodeElement = screen.getByText('PLU Code: 4011');
  expect(pluCodeElement).toBeInTheDocument();
});

Step 4: Running the Tests​

To run your tests, use the following command in your project directory:

npm test

This command will execute the test suite defined in App.test.js. If all tests pass, you'll see the test results in your terminal.

Congratulations! You've successfully written tests for the "Produce PLU Code Search" React app using React Testing Library and Jest. These tests help ensure that your app behaves as expected, making it easier to catch and fix issues during development.