Google Test
In this article, we will explore the different facets of Google Test and its impact on various aspects of everyday life. From its origins to its relevance today, Google Test has played a crucial role in society and has been the subject of debate and interest. Over the years, Google Test has evolved and found its place in different areas, influencing the way we interact with the world around us. Through a detailed analysis, we will discover the different nuances and perspectives that surround Google Test, thus understanding its importance in our daily lives and its relevance in the contemporary context.
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| Developer(s) | |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 1.14.0[1]
/ August 2, 2023 |
| Repository | github |
| Written in | C++ |
| Operating system | Linux, Microsoft Windows, macOS |
| Type | Unit testing tool |
| License | BSD 3-clauses |
| Website | google |
Google Test, often referred to as gtest, is a specialized library utilized to conduct unit testing in the C++ programming language. This library operates under the terms of the BSD 3-clause license.[2] Google Test is based on the xUnit architecture, a systematic methodology for assessing software components.[3]
Google Test can be compiled for a diverse range of computer systems, encompassing those employing POSIX, a set of standard operating system interfaces, as well as the Microsoft Windows platform. This adaptability facilitates the execution of unit tests on both C and C++ codebases, with minimal alterations required in the source code[citation needed].
Projects using Google Test
Besides being developed and used at Google, many other projects implement Google Test as well:
- Android Open Source Project operating system[4]
- Chromium projects (behind the Chrome browser and ChromeOS)
- LLVM compiler
- Protocol Buffers (Google's data interchange format)
- OpenCV computer vision library
- Robot Operating System[5]
- Gromacs molecular dynamics simulation package[6]
Related tools
Google Test UI is a software tool for testing computer programs, and serves as a test runner. It employs a 'test binary', a compiled program responsible for executing tests and analyzing their results, to evaluate software functionality. It visually presents the testing progress through a progress bar and displays a list of identified issues or 'test failures'. The tool is primarily written in C#.[7] A Visual Studio extension, Google Test Adapter, complements its functionality within the Visual Studio environment.[8]
See also
References
- ^ Google Test v1.14.0 release notes, retrieved 2023-11-29
- ^ Google Test's repository, retrieved 2016-04-12, cites New BSD as license. The license file is at github
.com /google /googletest /blob /master /googletest /LICENSE - ^ A quick introduction to the Google C++ Testing Framework, Arpan Sen, IBM DeveloperWorks, 2010-05-11, retrieved 2016-04-12
- ^ Android Native tests
- ^ The ament_cmake Repository
- ^ Gromacs Testing Framework
- ^ Google Test UI retrieved 2016-04-12
- ^ Soltenborn, Christian (12 August 2022). "GoogleTestAdapter". GitHub.
Further reading
- Whittaker, James (2012). How Google Tests Software. Boston, Massachusetts: Pearson Education. ISBN 978-0-321-80302-3.
External links
- Google Test
- Google Test Primer documentation
- Gtest C/C++ Conan package
- A quick introduction to the Google C++ Testing Framework, Arpan Sen, IBM DeveloperWorks, 2010-05-11
- The Google Test and Development Environment, Anthony Vallone, 2014-01-21