In React and Next.js, various testing types are essential for ensuring application reliability. Unit testing focuses on individual code blocks, like functions and components, in isolation. Component testing hones in on React components specifically, assessing their rendering, props interactions, and user event responses.
Integration testing evaluates the interaction of multiple units, including components, hooks, and functions. End-to-End (E2E) Testing simulates real user scenarios to verify complete user flows, such as signups, in a production-like setting. Snapshot testing captures component output and compares it with stored snapshots to flag unexpected changes. While async Server Components are new and may not be fully supported by all tools, it is advisable to lean towards End-to-End Testing instead of Unit Testing for these components.
Vitest is a next-generation, Vite-powered testing framework known for its speed and modern features, including Jest-compatible APIs, TypeScript support, and multithreading capabilities
Cypress is a test runner used for End-to-End (E2E) and Component Testing. This page will show you how to set up Cypress with Next.js and write your first tests.
Playwright is an open-source automation library developed by Microsoft for browser testing and web scraping, supporting Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit with a single API
Jest is a popular JavaScript testing framework designed for simplicity and ease of use. It allows developers to write tests for code, ensuring functionality and performance in applications.