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Unit Test Cases with GitHub Copilot

Prompt 1: Basic Unit Test Generation

Use Case: To help developers create unit tests for their code using GitHub Copilot.

Prompt: You have a function/method that needs unit tests. The function details are as follows:

programming_language: {programming_language}
function_name: {function_name}
function_purpose: {function_purpose}
implementation: {implementation}

Generate unit tests for the function focusing on:
- Basic test cases covering typical scenarios
- Edge cases and boundary conditions
- Error handling tests
- Clear test names and documentation

Prompt 2: Testing Patterns with GitHub Copilot

Testing Strategy Template

Intent: To help developers create comprehensive testing strategies using GitHub Copilot.

Context: You are developing a testing strategy for a component. Provide:
- Testing pyramid structure
- Test categorization
- Coverage goals
- Automation approach

Example:
component_type: "REST API Service"
test_requirements: {
  "unit_coverage": "90%",
  "integration_coverage": "80%",
  "e2e_coverage": "critical paths"
}

Testing Anti-patterns to Avoid

  1. Test Structure
  2. Avoid testing implementation details
  3. Don't create brittle tests
  4. Prevent test interdependence

  5. Skip redundant test cases

  6. Test Maintenance

  7. Don't duplicate test code
  8. Avoid hardcoded test data
  9. Don't ignore failed tests
  10. Keep tests focused and clear