GoConvey
by SmartyStreets

Write behavioral tests in your editor. Get live results in your browser.

   Uses go test

GoConvey supports Go's native testing package. Neither the web UI nor the DSL are required; you can use either one independently.

   Terminal or browser

Since GoConvey integrates with go test, you can keep running tests in the terminal or use the auto-updating web UI for test results.

   Tell your program's story

Though writing tests with Convey() and So() is optional, it's more expressive than t.Errorf().

   Get started

$ go get github.com/smartystreets/goconvey $ $GOPATH/bin/goconvey

Then open your browser to localhost:8080. Tests will be run from the working directory on down.

Brilliant Web UI

Tests run automatically

Simply save a .go file or click the      icon to execute tests. Your browser page will update automatically.

Coverage report

You can click a package name in the top-left corner to view Go's detailed HTML coverage report.

Dark, light, and custom themes

GoConvey comes with two themes built-in. (Toggle the theme on this page to try it!) You can also use third-party themes or roll your own.

Pause, resume, and review

You can pause auto-test execution and go through recent test history to see where, when, and why your code is breaking.

Expressive DSL

Implicit setup and optional teardown

All higher-level Convey scopes are run for each nested Convey call. Use Reset to clean up when you're done.

Describe tests with your own words

Write tests your own way. There is no enforced vocabulary for defining tests: Convey("What your application should do", ...)

Lots of yummy assertions

Here's a few to whet your appetite:

• ShouldEqual
• ShouldResemble
• ShouldBeTrue
• ShouldBeZeroValue
• ShouldNotContainSubstring
• ShouldPanic
• ShouldNotHappenBefore
• ShouldHappenWithin

Even more or make your own...

HTML5 Desktop Notifications

Never leave your editor

Turn notifications on with the web UI to get live feedback when you save your file. Know immediately if you just broke something.

Not annoying: we promise.

Notifications automatically disappear after a few seconds and display only relevant information. They're off by default.

Terminal Output

Execute with go test

Remember, the web UI and DSL are independent of each other, so it can still be everything you're used to: test results in the terminal.

Colored & human-readable

You tell your program's story. The console output of go test is easily readable by humans where the GoConvey DSL is used.

Code Composer

Focus on behavior

In the GoConvey Composer, don't worry about Go syntax. This tool helps you describe your program's behavior in a focused, distraction-free way.

Write tests with natural language

Your test file is stubbed out for you as you type your program's story. The smart input box preserves your tabs and feels like a real text editor.

Responsive Layout

Snuggle up next to your editor

As you can see, the GoConvey UI is responsive, so feel free to squish it beside your editor to maximize your available screen space.

$ go get github.com/smartystreets/goconvey $ $GOPATH/bin/goconvey

Then open your browser to localhost:8080. Tests will be run from the working directory on down.