How do I write tests for zx scripts?

[muodov]

I have a bunch of zx automation scripts that become complex enough that I want to unit test them.
Is there any best practice on how to do this? I guess I could refactor the code so that most of the logic lives in normal JS files, and test those, but is there an easier way?

[antongolub]

Hey @muodov,

We are already digging in this direction. The store recorder and the internal bus lay the foundation for mocking. It's hard to give a final deadline, but the feature will definitely appear in some form, there's no doubt about that.

[muodov]

Thanks @antongolub ! I've also found this thread suggesting mocking $.shell. Would you still recommend that?

[antongolub]

Not $.shell but $.spawn is a more appropriate way.