What is Bats and why should I use it?

Bats (Bash Automated Testing System) is a TAP-compliant testing framework for shell scripts. It provides a simple syntax for assertions and fixtures, making it easy to verify script behavior in a standardized way.

How do I handle temporary files during testing?

The skill demonstrates setup and teardown patterns using mktemp to create isolated test environments that are automatically cleaned up after each test run.

Does this support testing scripts in different shells?

Yes, it includes patterns for validating script performance across multiple shell dialects including Bash, Sh, and Dash to ensure maximum portability.

Can I mock external commands like curl or git?

Yes, this skill provides specific patterns for command stubbing by creating temporary executables in the PATH, allowing you to simulate external command behavior without side effects.

Bats Shell Testing Patterns

Name: Bats Shell Testing Patterns
Author: GaoZimeng0425

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Masters the Bash Automated Testing System (Bats) to create comprehensive unit tests and CI/CD validation for shell scripts.

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This skill provides expert guidance on using the Bash Automated Testing System (Bats) to ensure your shell scripts are robust, maintainable, and production-ready. It covers everything from basic exit code assertions and output verification to advanced techniques like function mocking, command stubbing, and cross-shell compatibility testing. Whether you are building CLI tools or complex CI/CD pipeline scripts, this skill helps implement test-driven development (TDD) for the shell, helping you prevent regressions and handle edge cases with confidence through structured testing patterns.

Características Principales

Exit code and output assertion patterns
Setup and teardown lifecycle management for test environments
CI/CD integration templates for GitHub Actions and Makefiles
1 GitHub stars
Mocking and command stubbing for external dependencies
Cross-shell compatibility testing for Bash, Sh, and Dash

Casos de Uso

Automating shell script validation in CI/CD pipelines to prevent regressions
Implementing Test-Driven Development (TDD) for shell-based CLI utilities
Creating isolated unit tests for complex shell logic and error handling

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Características Principales

Exit code and output assertion patterns
Setup and teardown lifecycle management for test environments
CI/CD integration templates for GitHub Actions and Makefiles
1 GitHub stars
Mocking and command stubbing for external dependencies
Cross-shell compatibility testing for Bash, Sh, and Dash

Casos de Uso

Automating shell script validation in CI/CD pipelines to prevent regressions
Implementing Test-Driven Development (TDD) for shell-based CLI utilities
Creating isolated unit tests for complex shell logic and error handling