Unit Testing

Course modules

Introduction

Get an overview of the content covered.

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Course Overview

Learning Outcomes and Prerequisites

Course Example

What is Unit Testing?

What is a Test?

Write tests with comparisons, functions that test equality, and assert statements.

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Elements of a Test

is* Functions

Compare with == Versus isequal

Test Response

Assert Statements

Test as You Go with a Test Script

Combine tests into a test script, and run tests on your code base.

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Why Use a Test Script?

The Format of a Test Script

Write a Test Script

Test Script Results

Run a Test Script

Fix Broken Tests

Avoid Bugs in Comparisons

Use tests that make numeric comparisons within a given tolerance.

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Bugs in Comparisons

Numerical Precision

Check for Equality (Within a Given Tolerance)

Add a Tolerance to Satellite Application Tests

Write Test Functions

Write test functions to test the output and behavior of programs.

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Why Use Test Functions?

The Format of a Test Function

Convert Satellite Parameters Tests to Test Functions

Verify Behavior

Use functions that verify application behavior.

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Verify Application Behavior

Verification Functions

Satellite Parameters Tests Using verifyTrue

Other verify* Functions

Test for Desired Warnings and Errors

Verify programs produce the correct warnings and errors.

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Commands as Inputs to Test

Test for an Expected Error Message - Satellite Application

Test for an Expected Error Message - Square Root Function

Add Pre- and Post- Test Tasks

Define set-up tasks for testing, and undo them when finished.

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What Are Pre- and Post-Test Tasks?

The Format of Pre- and Post- Test Tasks

Pre- and Post- Test Tasks for Satellite Parameters Tests

Conclusion

Review course content, learn next steps, and provide feedback on the course.

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Summary

Additional Resources

Survey

Course modules

Introduction

What is a Test?

Test as You Go with a Test Script

Avoid Bugs in Comparisons

Write Test Functions

Verify Behavior

Test for Desired Warnings and Errors

Add Pre- and Post- Test Tasks

Conclusion

Language

Hands-on exercises with automated feedback
Access to MATLAB through your web browser
Shareable progress report and course certificate

The How and Why of Writing Functions

Unit Testing

Course modules

Introduction

What is a Test?

Test as You Go with a Test Script

Avoid Bugs in Comparisons

Write Test Functions

Verify Behavior

Test for Desired Warnings and Errors

Add Pre- and Post- Test Tasks

Conclusion

Language

Hands-on exercises with automated feedbackAccess to MATLAB through your web browserShareable progress report and course certificate

The How and Why of Writing Functions

Hands-on exercises with automated feedback
Access to MATLAB through your web browser
Shareable progress report and course certificate