how to add testing

[Skeyelab]

I created a project without a testing framework. What is the best way to add testing now?

[mitchellhenke]

I'm not sure if there's a more official way, but you can edit the .components file in the project to set the testing framework (bacon, shoulda, cucumber, riot, rspec, minitest, steak).

Example:

:orm: sequel
:test: rspec
# etc.

Then you can run the generators and the test files should be created for you from then on.

[Skeyelab]

thanks. I'll try that. Any advice for already existing models? Can I generate just the tests?

[mitchellhenke]

Re-running the generate command for the models will create the test files.

[namusyaka]

Padrino provides the component generator, so please try this.
padrino g component --test=rspec

Padrino does not provide the way for already existing model.
The model generator will abort if model already exists.
By using a runner, it is possible to create a test file...

# scripts/sample.rb
require 'padrino-gen/generators/components/tests/rspec' #<-- your test component name

def generate_model_test(name)
  rspec_contents = RSPEC_MODEL_TEST.gsub(/!NAME!/, name.to_s.underscore.camelize).gsub(/!DNAME!/, name.to_s.underscore)
  model_spec_path = File.join('spec','app','models',"#{name.to_s.underscore}_spec.rb")
  create_file model_spec_path, rspec_contents, :skip => true
end

generate_model_test(:model_name)

and
padrino r scripts/sample.rb

@padrino/core-members I think the model generator should provide :force option for use in this case. What do you think?

[mitchellhenke]

Oops, sorry, I was thinking of the controller generator which does allow it.

[namusyaka]

@Skeyelab The :force option will be resolved your problem.
Could you please confirm?