Feed Reader Testing

This is a test suite for Udacity's Feed Reader

Dependencies

• Jasmine 2.1.2 - for running the tests.
• NodeJS
• NPM
• GulpJS - for the automated workflow.
  • gulp-eslint - for linting with Gulp.
  • browser-sync - to load and auto-reload the feed reader and tests.
• An internet connection for the RSS Feeds.

Running the Feed Reader / Tests

To use the Feed Reader and run/view the tests:

1. Clone or download this repository.
   • Note the location where it is saved!
2. Open index.html in your favorite browser.
   • All tests will run when the page loads. The Jasmine test summary can be viewed at the bottom of the page, below the loaded feeds.
   • Individual tests can be run by clicking on the description.

Test Cases

1. RSS Feeds
   • The allFeeds variable is defined.
   • The feeds within allFeeds have a url property that is not undefined and is not empty.
2. The Menu
   • Is hidden when the page loads.
   • Can be toggled appropriately.
3. Initial Entries
   • There is at least 1 entry when the page loads.
4. News Feed Selection
   • The content changes when a new feed loads.
5. Loading Feeds
   • The id of the feed specified must be:
     • Defined.
     • Greater than or equal to zero.
     • Less than the total number of entries.
     • Must convert to a number type.

Using the Automated Workflow

To use the automated workflow defined in gulpfile.js:

1. Clone this repository.
   • Note the location where it is stored!
2. Ensure npm and nodejs are installed, and install them if they are not.
3. Install this project with npm:

   $ cd project4_feedreader
   $ npm install .

4. Inspect the gulp --tasks exposed by gulpfile.js:

   $ gulp --tasks
   [19:30:56] Tasks for project4_feedreader/gulpfile.js
   [19:30:56] ├── default
   [19:30:56] └─┬ run
   [19:30:56]   └─┬ <series>
   [19:30:56]     ├── lint
   [19:30:56]     └─┬ <parallel>
   [19:30:56]       ├── watch
   [19:30:56]       └── initServer

5. Run the desired task:

   # for code style / format checking, run gulp
   $ gulp
   
   # for browser auto-reloading when your javascript changes, run gulp run
   $ gulp run