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Testing complex workflows in Go

Testing complex workflows in Go

This is a detailed article on testing in Go, covering blind spots in the standard library testing package and how to address them using supplemental packages like testify/suite.

The article also provides a case study on testing a stream processing application that calls LinkedIn APIs to collect organization posts and their lifetime metrics. It has highlighted the importance of test setup, teardown, and grouping, as well as the benefits of using mock parameterization and functional options. Additionally, it has briefly discussed alternatives like table tests and Behavior Driven Testing (BDD).

Tip: This article is a useful resource for anyone looking to improve their testing practices in Go.


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