October 29, 2024

Using Tests as Documentation in Elixir

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Using Tests as Documentation in Elixir

Source: elixirstreams.com

The article explains that tests in Elixir can double as documentation, enhancing clarity on what each test is verifying. It highlights that by default, running tests with `mix test` does not yield informative output for documentation purposes. However, by using flags like `--trace`, which streamlines the output and sets concurrency to one, alongside `--seed 0` to run tests in their defined order, developers can obtain a more detailed and organized view of their tests. This makes it easier to understand the purpose of each test and what is being verified.

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