JavaScript unit tests are run in a browser against a test server which actually handles the testing
process.
This server allows you to capture a browser to run tests in, loads the test targets to the captured
browser, controls the testing process, and exchanges data between the browser and PhpStorm,
so you can view test results without leaving the IDE.
The test server does not necessarily have to be on your machine, it can be launched right from PhpStorm
through the JSTestDriver test runner.
The test server loads tests to the browser according to the
configuration files
that define which test and corresponding production files should be loaded and in which order.
JSTestDriver server treats *.jstd and *.conf files as test runner configuration
files. Create one or several configuration files in advance manually and then specify them in the
run configuration.
Creating a test runner configuration file manually
A test runner configuration file defines which test and corresponding production files should be
loaded and in which order. Any file with the extension *.jstd or *.conf is
treated as a test runner configuration file.
To create a test runner configuration file manually
In the Project tree, select the parent folder of the src
(production) and the test folders, and choose New | File on the
context menu.
In the New File dialog box, that opens, type a name of the configuration file
with the extension jstd or conf.
Open the new file in the editor and specify the full path to the current folder and paths to the
files to load relative to the current folder. Use wildcards to specify file name patterns.
The required format is YAML, for more details,
see description of test runner configuration files.
Starting a PhpStorm default JSTestDriver test server
If you are going to use a test server running on another machine or listening to another port, start
it according to the server-specific instructions and specify its URL address in the
Server ares of the Run/Debug Configuration: JSTestDriver
dialog box.
To start a PhpStorm default JSTestDriver test server
Make sure the JSTestDriver plugin is enabled and at least one test runner
configuration file is available in the project.
To start a local browser with the Remote Console of the
JSTestDriver, do one of the following:
Click the icon that indicates the browser of your choice.
If the browser is already opened, copy the contents of the Capture a browser using
the URL read-only field and paste the URL in the address bar.
In either case, the icon that indicates the chosen browser becomes active.
You can have several browsers captured. However if you are going to debug your unit tests, you
will have to appoint a browser for debugging in the Debug tab
of the Run/Debug Configuration: JSTestDriver
dialog box.
Switch to the JSTestDriver Server tool window and click the icon that indicates
the browser you just opened. PhpStorm displays a message informing you that it is ready for
executing tests.
On the main menu, choose Run | Edit Configurations.
Open the test file in the editor, and then choose Create <file
name> on the context menu.
Select the test file in the Project tool window, and then choose
Create <file name> on the context menu of the selection.
Click the Add button on the toolbar and select the
JSTestDriver configuration type.
In the dialog box that opens, specify the test scope, configuration parameters, and activities to
perform before test execution.
Apply the changes and close the dialog box.
Launching unit tests
To launch unit tests
To launch the tests according to a run configuration, select the
JSTestDriver run/debug configuration from the list on the main toolbar.
Then click the Run button to the right of the list.
To launch a single test, open the test file in the editor and click the blue arrow icon
in the gutter area next to the text to run.
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on the toolbar and select the
JSTestDriver configuration type.
in the gutter area next to the text to run.