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TestBox CLI 1.x Released

Luis Majano May 05, 2023

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Luis Majano

May 05, 2023

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We're excited to unveil our latest **TestBox CLI ** tool! This robust command-line interface is specifically crafted to assist developers in streamlining their workflows and enhancing their TestBox BDD/TDD development process. Boasting an intuitive syntax and potent functionalities, the TestBox CLI tool empowers developers to create, test, and generate reports on their ColdFusion (CFML) applications with ease, using only a handful of commands. Whether you're a seasoned ColdFusion (CFML) developer or a newcomer to this potent framework, the TestBox CLI tool is a valuable asset to add to your toolkit.

This tool used to be embedded in the CommandBox core, but it now has a new home (https://github.com/ortus-solutions/testbox-cli) and can have it's own life-cycles.

Installing


install testbox-cli

That's it! You can now explore the testbox namespace issuing our commands testbox help

Capabilities

Here are you some capabilities of the CLI tool:

  • Generate unit tests
  • Generate BDD tests
  • Generate test harnesses, visualizers and reports
  • Watch your code and test
  • Test all your bundles and specs

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