karma-spec-reporter

What is karma-spec-reporter?

The karma-spec-reporter is a reporter for the Karma test runner that provides a detailed and readable output of test results. It is particularly useful for developers who want a clear and concise summary of their test results in the console.

What are karma-spec-reporter's main functionalities?

Detailed Test Reporting

This feature allows you to configure Karma to use the spec reporter, which provides detailed and readable output of test results. The code sample shows how to set up the spec reporter in the Karma configuration file.

module.exports = function(config) {
  config.set({
    reporters: ['spec'],
    // other configurations
  });
};

Customizable Output

This feature allows you to customize the output of the spec reporter. The code sample demonstrates various configuration options such as limiting the number of log lines per test, suppressing error summaries, and more.

module.exports = function(config) {
  config.set({
    reporters: ['spec'],
    specReporter: {
      maxLogLines: 5, // limit number of lines logged per test
      suppressErrorSummary: true, // do not print error summary
      suppressFailed: false, // do not print information about failed tests
      suppressPassed: false, // do not print information about passed tests
      suppressSkipped: true, // do not print information about skipped tests
      showSpecTiming: false, // print the time elapsed for each spec
      failFast: false // test would finish with error when a first fail occurs.
    },
    // other configurations
  });
};

Other packages similar to karma-spec-reporter

karma-mocha-reporter

The karma-mocha-reporter provides a similar functionality to karma-spec-reporter but with a different style of output. It is designed to work with the Mocha testing framework and offers a more visually appealing and structured output. It also supports features like inline diffs and customizable output formats.

karma-jasmine-html-reporter

The karma-jasmine-html-reporter is another alternative that provides a browser-based reporting interface. It is designed to work with the Jasmine testing framework and offers a more interactive and user-friendly way to view test results. Unlike karma-spec-reporter, it provides a graphical interface rather than a console-based output.

karma-nyan-reporter

The karma-nyan-reporter offers a fun and visually engaging way to view test results. It displays a Nyan Cat animation in the console as tests run, making it a more entertaining alternative to the karma-spec-reporter. While it may not provide as detailed information, it adds a playful element to the testing process.

README

karma-spec-reporter

Test reporter, that prints detailed results to console (similar to mocha's spec reporter).

Usage

To use in your own Node.js project, just execute

npm install karma-spec-reporter --save-dev

This will download the karma-spec-reporter and add the dependency to package.json.

Then add 'spec' to reporters in karma.conf.js, e.g.

reporters: ['spec']

Take a look at the karma-spec-reporter-example repository to see the reporter in action.

Configuration

To limit the number of lines logged per test or suppress specific reporting, use the specReporter configuration in your karma.conf.js file

//karma.conf.js
...
  config.set({
    ...
      reporters: ["spec"],
      specReporter: {
        maxLogLines: 5,             // limit number of lines logged per test
        suppressSummary: true,      // do not print summary
        suppressErrorSummary: true, // do not print error summary
        suppressFailed: false,      // do not print information about failed tests
        suppressPassed: false,      // do not print information about passed tests
        suppressSkipped: true,      // do not print information about skipped tests
        showBrowser: false,         // print the browser for each spec
        showSpecTiming: false,      // print the time elapsed for each spec
        failFast: true,             // test would finish with error when a first fail occurs
        prefixes: {
          success: '    OK: ',      // override prefix for passed tests, default is '✓ '
          failure: 'FAILED: ',      // override prefix for failed tests, default is '✗ '
          skipped: 'SKIPPED: '      // override prefix for skipped tests, default is '- '
        }
      },
      plugins: ["karma-spec-reporter"],
    ...

Contributing

Running tests

To run the tests for the index.js file, run: npm test

Generating Coverage

To see the coverage report for the module, run: npm run coverage