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Problem
OptionsListUtilsTest.ts is a core test file that many engineers interact with. When adding or updating test cases, clarity and structure can significantly reduce the time required for understanding, debugging, and maintenance. Today, the file lacks an intuitive structure, and test logic is often embedded in large, dense blocks.
When multiple test cases are grouped into large it blocks without a consistent organizational pattern, it causes confusion and makes it difficult to identify and fix failing tests, which prevents us from maintaining a fast and reliable development cycle.
Solution
Refactor the test file to use smaller, more focused it blocks, each testing a single scenario with a descriptive name. Modernize the syntax for consistency, and reorganize the test cases to follow a clearer structure. Additionally, adopt the Given, When, and Then commenting format — as outlined in our project’s documentation — to clearly communicate the intent behind each step and provide valuable context for future engineers. These changes will reduce cognitive load, speed up debugging, and make it easier to expand the test suite in the future.
Example
https://gist.github.com/JKobrynski/ff4e3f6f45953ae92dc5eb6ac252b8e3
https://gist.github.com/JKobrynski/6b9c0a716f80ed2f9f66e566df5a320b
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Issue Owner
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Discussed in Slack here (open-source-channel)
Problem
OptionsListUtilsTest.ts is a core test file that many engineers interact with. When adding or updating test cases, clarity and structure can significantly reduce the time required for understanding, debugging, and maintenance. Today, the file lacks an intuitive structure, and test logic is often embedded in large, dense blocks.
When multiple test cases are grouped into large it blocks without a consistent organizational pattern, it causes confusion and makes it difficult to identify and fix failing tests, which prevents us from maintaining a fast and reliable development cycle.
Solution
Refactor the test file to use smaller, more focused it blocks, each testing a single scenario with a descriptive name. Modernize the syntax for consistency, and reorganize the test cases to follow a clearer structure. Additionally, adopt the Given, When, and Then commenting format — as outlined in our project’s documentation — to clearly communicate the intent behind each step and provide valuable context for future engineers. These changes will reduce cognitive load, speed up debugging, and make it easier to expand the test suite in the future.
Example
https://gist.github.com/JKobrynski/ff4e3f6f45953ae92dc5eb6ac252b8e3
https://gist.github.com/JKobrynski/6b9c0a716f80ed2f9f66e566df5a320b
Upwork Automation - Do Not Edit
Issue Owner
Current Issue Owner: @Issue Owner
Current Issue Owner: @trjExpensify