Integration Testing Node.js APIs with Jest and Supertest
Learn how to write integration tests for Node.js and Express APIs using Jest and Supertest. Test middleware, validation, error handling, and improve coverage with real-world examples.
Learn how to write integration tests for Node.js and Express APIs using Jest and Supertest. Test middleware, validation, error handling, and improve coverage with real-world examples.
Most Node.js developers write state-based unit tests and stop there. While those tests are important, they don’t tell the full story. Real-world applications are made of collaborating modules, and if those collaborations break, your app breaks.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to unit test an Express API in Node.js, using practical examples from a Task Manager project.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to set up a Node.js project with TypeScript and Jest. The article takes you through each step, from initializing the project and configuring TypeScript to integrating Jest for testing. By following this tutorial, you’ll ensure your code is type-safe, well-tested, and ready for modern development.