Can I use this for CI/CD?

Yes, this skill includes specific patterns for integrating Bats tests into GitHub Actions and Makefile workflows.

Is it compatible with multiple shells?

Yes, it includes specific guidance and patterns for testing scripts across different shell dialects including Bash, Sh, and Dash.

How do I handle temporary files in tests?

The skill demonstrates using setup and teardown functions to automatically create and clean up temporary directories and test files for each case.

Does it support mocking?

Absolutely. It provides patterns for function mocking and command stubbing to isolate your scripts from external dependencies during unit tests.

Bats (Bash Automated Testing System) is a TAP-compliant testing framework for shell scripts that simplifies assertions and test organization.

Bats Testing Patterns

Name: Bats Testing Patterns
Author: Activer007

byActiver007

Security & Testing

Provides comprehensive patterns and guidance for writing automated unit tests for shell scripts using the Bats framework.

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Master the Bash Automated Testing System (Bats) to ensure reliability and maintainability in your shell scripts and automation workflows. This skill offers structured guidance on implementing test-driven development (TDD) for CLI tools, creating robust test fixtures, and mocking external dependencies. Whether you are building complex CI/CD pipelines or simple utility scripts, these patterns help you validate behavior across different shell environments like Bash, Sh, and Dash, catching regressions before they reach production.

Key Features

Fixture management for complex data and file system testing
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Comprehensive Bats test structure and syntax guidance
Automated mocking and stubbing for external command isolation
CI/CD integration patterns for GitHub Actions and Makefiles
Advanced assertion patterns for exit codes and output verification

Use Cases

Validating cross-shell compatibility (Bash, Sh, Dash)
Implementing TDD for custom shell utilities and CLI tools
Integrating automated shell testing into DevOps pipelines

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Key Features

Fixture management for complex data and file system testing
0 GitHub stars
Comprehensive Bats test structure and syntax guidance
Automated mocking and stubbing for external command isolation
CI/CD integration patterns for GitHub Actions and Makefiles
Advanced assertion patterns for exit codes and output verification

Use Cases

Validating cross-shell compatibility (Bash, Sh, Dash)
Implementing TDD for custom shell utilities and CLI tools
Integrating automated shell testing into DevOps pipelines