When mocking asynchronous functions in Mocha, it's important to ensure proper cleanup after each test to maintain a clean test environment. Here are a few steps you can take to ensure proper cleanup:
1. Use a Sandbox: Create a Sinon.js sandbox in the `beforeEach` hook and restore it in the `afterEach` hook. This allows you to manage all the mocks and stubs created during the test within the sandbox.
typescript
import * as sinon from 'sinon';
import { expect } from 'chai';
import { myAsyncFunction } from './myModule';
describe('myAsyncFunction', () => {
let sandbox: sinon.SinonSandbox;
beforeEach(() => {
sandbox = sinon.createSandbox();
});
afterEach(() => {
sandbox.restore();
});
it('should return the expected value', async () => {
// Create a stub for the asynchronous function
const stub = sandbox.stub(this, 'myAsyncFunction').resolves('mocked value');
const result = await myAsyncFunction();
expect(result).to.equal('mocked value');
expect(stub).to.have.been.called;
});
});
2. Clear Mocks After Each Test: If you're not using a sandbox, make sure to clear the mocks after each test using `sinon.resetHistory()` or `sinon.restore()`.
typescript
import * as sinon from 'sinon';
import { expect } from 'chai';
import { myAsyncFunction } from './myModule';
describe('myAsyncFunction', () => {
afterEach(() => {
sinon.resetHistory();
});
it('should return the expected value', async () => {
const stub = sinon.stub(this, 'myAsyncFunction').resolves('mocked value');
const result = await myAsyncFunction();
expect(result).to.equal('mocked value');
expect(stub).to.have.been.called;
});
});
3. Use a Cleanup Function: If you have a more complex setup or teardown process, you can create a dedicated cleanup function and call it in the `afterEach` hook.
typescript
import * as sinon from 'sinon';
import { expect } from 'chai';
import { myAsyncFunction, myOtherAsyncFunction } from './myModule';
describe('myAsyncFunction', () => {
let sandbox: sinon.SinonSandbox;
beforeEach(() => {
sandbox = sinon.createSandbox();
});
afterEach(() => {
cleanupMocks();
});
function cleanupMocks() {
sandbox.restore();
sinon.resetHistory();
// Add any other cleanup logic here
}
it('should return the expected value', async () => {
const stub = sandbox.stub(this, 'myAsyncFunction').resolves('mocked value');
const otherStub = sandbox.stub(this, 'myOtherAsyncFunction').resolves('other mocked value');
const result = await myAsyncFunction();
expect(result).to.equal('mocked value');
expect(stub).to.have.been.called;
expect(otherStub).to.have.been.called;
});
});
By following these steps, you can ensure that your mocks are properly cleaned up after each test, preventing any unintended side effects or leaks between tests. This helps maintain a clean and reliable test environment, making it easier to debug issues and ensure the correctness of your asynchronous function tests.
Citations:[1] https://instil.co/blog/typescript-testing-tips-mocking-functions-with-jest/
[2] https://www.salto.io/blog-posts/typescript-unit-testing-pitfalls-with-jest-and-how-to-work-around-them
[3] https://dev.to/viglioni/mocking-dependencies-with-jest-typescript-12im
[4] https://www.benmvp.com/blog/using-jest-mock-functions-typescript/
[5] https://domenicoluciani.com/2022/06/17/how-to-mock-with-jest-typescript.html