Can I use this for non-TUI Go projects?

Yes, it includes robust patterns for general Go unit testing, mocking system dependencies, and handling error cases in pure Go functions.

What makes this skill different from standard Go testing?

While it covers standard table-driven tests, it specializes in testing terminal user interfaces (TUIs) using the Bubbletea framework and the teatest library.

What is the benefit of the teatest integration?

Teatest allows you to programmatically send key presses and messages to a TUI model and verify the final state, which is essential for testing interactive command-line apps.

How does golden file testing work in this context?

It captures the string output of a TUI view and compares it against a saved 'golden' file to detect unintended visual regressions in the terminal interface.

Go Testing & Bubbletea TUI Patterns

Name: Go Testing & Bubbletea TUI Patterns
Author: Gentleman-Programming

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Implements robust Go testing strategies, including table-driven tests and specialized Bubbletea TUI component validation.

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for testing Go applications, with a specific focus on Terminal User Interfaces (TUIs) built with the Bubbletea framework. It guides developers through implementing standard table-driven tests, mocking system dependencies, and using advanced techniques like golden file testing and the teatest library for interactive flow verification. Whether you are testing pure functions or complex CLI state transitions, this skill ensures high code coverage and reliable terminal application behavior by providing clear patterns for state updates, key navigation, and visual regression testing.

Key Features

01Standardized table-driven test patterns for Go functions

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03Bubbletea Model state transition and Update() method testing

04System and environment dependency mocking for isolated unit tests

05Interactive TUI flow verification using the teatest library

06Golden file testing for visual output and rendering validation

Use Cases

01Automating integration tests for interactive terminal workflows

02Ensuring consistent rendering of TUI components across updates

03Validating complex logic and state transitions in Go CLI tools

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