Nov 1, 2023
Testing a Next.js App with Jest, React Testing Library, and Playwright
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How to structure unit, integration, and end-to-end tests in a Next.js (App Router) project using Jest, React Testing Library, and Playwright.
1Shows a practical testing pyramid for Next.js apps
2Explains how to configure Jest with next/jest and React Testing Library
3Covers testing client components and server helpers without hitting real APIs
4Introduces Playwright for a thin E2E layer on top of Jest/RTL tests
5Provides heuristics on what to test with Jest/RTL vs Playwright