VimTAP is a Vim plugin enabling the Test Anything Protocol use, facilitating multi-language testing.
VimTAP is an innovative software that supports the Test Anything Protocol, making testing with multiple programming languages in the same project a straightforward task. This protocol decouples the tests that generate results from the harness that interprets those results.
VimTAP is a TAP-supported application that enables the transmission of the test program results to a thing or program that interprets and responds to those results. Although TAP is a language-agnostic format, it has a primary usage in Perl modules, and it separates the test program from the software that interprets the test results via text piping. By isolating several tests in various processes, it allows users to run multiple tests in a single test harness.
An outstanding feature of TAP is its ability to enable the test author to write tests in different programming languages and run them together. The test runner may also choose how to display the test results, and further transform the results into other formats, such as XML or trigger actions like sending email when there is a test failure.
TAP is also human-readable, with simple output and descriptions that do not require extensive knowledge of TAP to comprehend the basic intent of each line. Its portability is also a plus, as the plain text format makes it possible to work with any programming language or operating system.
With VimTAP, users can enjoy streamable TAP results, which can be interpreted a line at a time without waiting for the test to complete. It currently supports the Plan, OK, Is, Isnt, and Diag features, although the Diag feature may not be fully functional yet.
VimTAP's script is packaged as a Vimball, making it an excellent software choice for individuals looking for an efficient and versatile TAP-supported tool.
VimTAP is a TAP-supported application that enables the transmission of the test program results to a thing or program that interprets and responds to those results. Although TAP is a language-agnostic format, it has a primary usage in Perl modules, and it separates the test program from the software that interprets the test results via text piping. By isolating several tests in various processes, it allows users to run multiple tests in a single test harness.
An outstanding feature of TAP is its ability to enable the test author to write tests in different programming languages and run them together. The test runner may also choose how to display the test results, and further transform the results into other formats, such as XML or trigger actions like sending email when there is a test failure.
TAP is also human-readable, with simple output and descriptions that do not require extensive knowledge of TAP to comprehend the basic intent of each line. Its portability is also a plus, as the plain text format makes it possible to work with any programming language or operating system.
With VimTAP, users can enjoy streamable TAP results, which can be interpreted a line at a time without waiting for the test to complete. It currently supports the Plan, OK, Is, Isnt, and Diag features, although the Diag feature may not be fully functional yet.
VimTAP's script is packaged as a Vimball, making it an excellent software choice for individuals looking for an efficient and versatile TAP-supported tool.
What's New
Version 0.1: N/A