nextjs-unit-test-creator-skill

name	nextjs-unit-test-creator-skill
description	Generate comprehensive unit tests for Next.js 16 applications covering App Router, Server Components, Client Components, API routes, and Server Actions with industry best practices
license	Apache-2.0
compatibility	opencode
metadata	{"audience":"developers","workflow":"test-generation","protocol":"autoresearch-opt-in"}

What I do

I implement a complete Next.js 16 test generation workflow by extending test-generator-framework:

1. Analyze Next.js Codebase: Scan Next.js 16 application to identify components, hooks, and utilities using App Router patterns
2. Detect Next.js Framework: Identify specific Next.js testing setup (Vitest recommended for Next.js 16, Jest, Playwright) from package.json
3. Generate Next.js-16-Specific Scenarios: Create comprehensive test scenarios covering:
   • App Router Components: Server components (page.tsx, layout.tsx, loading.tsx, error.tsx)
   • Client Components: "use client" components with hooks and interactions
   • Server Actions: async server action functions and mutations
   • API Routes: App Router API handlers (app/api/*/route.ts)
   • Hooks: Custom hooks with React-specific patterns
   • Utility Functions: Next.js utilities (routing, data fetching, validation)
   • E2E Tests: Next.js routing, page navigation, API routes (if Playwright detected)
4. Delegate to Framework: Use test-generator-framework for core test generation workflow
5. Ensure Executability: Verify tests run with npm run test - ALL TESTS MUST PASS
6. Validate Next.js 16 Patterns: Ensure tests handle Server Components, Suspense, and App Router correctly

Critical Requirement: All generated tests must pass (npm run test) before PR creation. This integrates with nextjs-pr-workflow to enforce test validation.

When to use me

Use this workflow when:

• You need to create unit tests for new Next.js components
• You want to ensure all edge cases and user interactions are covered
• You need tests for utility functions in a Next.js application
• You need E2E tests for Next.js applications (Playwright)
• You prefer a systematic approach to test generation with user confirmation
• You want to ensure tests run correctly with your project's test framework

Framework: This skill extends test-generator-framework for core test generation workflow, adding Next.js-specific functionality.

Prerequisites

• Next.js project with package.json
• Test framework installed (Jest, Vitest, Playwright, or other)
• Next.js source code (components, utilities, hooks)
• Appropriate file permissions to create test files

Note: The skill automatically detects the test framework from package.json and uses appropriate commands. For E2E tests, Playwright must be installed and explicitly requested.

Next.js 16 Requirements

Next.js 16 introduces several testing considerations:

App Router Architecture

• Server Components: Default - cannot use hooks, useState, useEffect
• Client Components: Requires "use client" directive
• Hybrid Components: Mix Server and Client components
• Nested Layouts: Test layout nesting and state sharing

Testing Frameworks

• Vitest: Recommended for Next.js 16 (faster, ESM native)
• Jest: Still supported but may require more configuration
• Playwright: For E2E testing

Server Components Testing

// Server components are async
render(await ServerComponent())

Client Components Testing

// Client components can use hooks
render(<ClientComponent />)
await user.click(screen.getByRole('button'))

Server Actions Testing

// Server actions are async functions
const result = await serverAction(formData)

API Route Testing

// API routes are Request/Response handlers
const request = new Request('http://localhost', { method: 'POST' })
const response = await POST(request)

Steps

Step 1: Analyze Next.js Codebase

• Use glob patterns to find TypeScript/JavaScript files: **/*.{ts,tsx,js,jsx}
• Exclude test files: **/*.test.{ts,tsx,js,jsx}, **/*.spec.{ts,tsx,js,jsx}, **/__tests__/**/*
• Identify new files or functions by:
  • Checking git status for uncommitted/new files
  • Reading each file to identify:
    • Server Components: export default function ServerComponent()
    • Client Components: 'use client' + export function Component()
    • Utility functions: export function, export const
    • Custom hooks: use* functions returning state/effects
• Identify import statements to understand dependencies

Step 2: Detect Next.js Testing Framework

• Check package.json for test dependencies:

  # Check for Jest
  grep -E "(jest|@testing-library)" package.json
  
  # Check for Vitest
  grep -i "vitest" package.json
  
  # Check for Playwright
  grep -i "playwright" package.json
  
  # Check test scripts
  grep -A 5 '"scripts"' package.json | grep test
  

• Determine test framework:
  • Jest: If jest or @testing-library/* is in devDependencies
  • Vitest: If vitest is in devDependencies
  • Playwright: If @playwright/test is in devDependencies
  • Other: Parse test scripts to identify runner
• Store appropriate test command:

  # Determine test command from package.json
  if grep -q '"test":.*vitest' package.json; then
      TEST_CMD="npm run test"
      TEST_FRAMEWORK="vitest"
  elif grep -q '"test":.*jest' package.json; then
      TEST_CMD="npm run test"
      TEST_FRAMEWORK="jest"
  else
      TEST_CMD="npm run test"
      TEST_FRAMEWORK="detected"
  fi
  
  # Check for Playwright E2E tests
  if grep -q "@playwright/test" package.json; then
      PLAYWRIGHT_INSTALLED=true
      E2E_CMD="npm run test:e2e"
  else
      PLAYWRIGHT_INSTALLED=false
  fi
  

• Check for related testing libraries:
  • React Testing Library (@testing-library/react, @testing-library/jest-dom)
  • Testing Library user-event (@testing-library/user-event)
  • Next.js testing utilities (@next/test-utils)
  • Playwright (@playwright/test) for E2E testing
• Ask user if E2E tests are needed if Playwright is installed and user workflow suggests E2E testing

Step 3: Generate Next.js-Specific Test Scenarios

Server Component Scenarios

• SSR Behavior: Component renders correctly on server
• Props Passing: Server props are passed correctly
• Data Fetching: Server-side data fetching works
• Caching: Next.js caching behavior

Client Component Scenarios

• Use Client: Component is marked with 'use client'
• Interactivity: Client-side interactions work
• State Management: React state updates correctly

Utility Function Scenarios

• Happy Path: Valid inputs return expected outputs
• Edge Cases: Empty inputs, null/undefined values, boundary values
• Error Handling: Invalid inputs raise appropriate errors
• Type Validation: Type checking and coercion
• Performance: Large input handling
• Async Functions: Promises resolve/reject correctly

Custom Hook Scenarios

• Initial State: Returns correct initial values
• State Updates: State updates correctly after actions
• Side Effects: useEffect runs with correct dependencies
• Cleanup: useEffect cleanup functions work correctly
• Multiple Calls: Hook can be called multiple times
• Dependency Changes: Responds to dependency changes

E2E Test Scenarios (Playwright)

• Page Navigation: User can navigate between pages
• Form Submissions: Forms submit correctly and display results
• Authentication: Login/logout workflows work as expected
• Data Display: Data is fetched and displayed correctly
• User Interactions: Click events, keyboard navigation, scroll behavior
• Responsive Design: UI works on different screen sizes
• Error Handling: Error states display correctly
• Loading States: Loading indicators appear during async operations
• Accessibility: Page is accessible via keyboard and screen readers
• Performance: Pages load within acceptable time limits

Step 4: Display Scenarios for Confirmation

Display formatted output:

📋 Generated Test Scenarios for <file_name>

**Type:** <Server Component | Client Component | Utility Function | Custom Hook>

**Item to Test:** <ComponentName | functionName>

**Scenarios:**
1. Rendering/SSR Test
   - Component renders on server correctly
   - Props are passed correctly

2. State/Interaction Test
   - State updates after interaction
   - Multiple state transitions work

3. Edge Case Test
   - Empty data handled gracefully
   - Null/undefined values don't break component

4. Accessibility Test
   - ARIA labels are present
   - Keyboard navigation works

**Total Scenarios:** <number>
**Estimated Test Lines:** <number>

**Test Framework Detected:** <Jest | Vitest | Other>
**Test Command:** <npm run test | vitest | jest>

**E2E Tests:** <Yes - Playwright | No>
**E2E Test Command:** <npm run test:e2e | n/a>

Are these scenarios acceptable? (y/n/suggest)

Wait for user response:

• y: Proceed to create test files (and E2E tests if requested)
• n: Ask for modifications or cancel
• suggest: Ask user to add/remove scenarios

Step 5: Delegate to Test Generator Framework

Note: Core test generation workflow is provided by test-generator-framework. This skill focuses only on Next.js-specific aspects.

Refer to test-generator-framework for:

• Generic test file creation structure
• Framework detection and command determination
• User confirmation workflow
• Executability verification

Next.js-specific test file templates below extend the framework structure.

For Components (Jest + React Testing Library)

/**
 * Test suite for <ComponentName>
 * Generated by nextjs-unit-test-creator skill
 */

import { render, screen, fireEvent, waitFor } from '@testing-library/react'
import { axe, toHaveNoViolations } from 'jest-axe'
import userEvent from '@testing-library/user-event'
import { <ComponentName> } from './<ComponentName>'

// Extend Jest to include jest-axe matchers
expect.extend(toHaveNoViolations)

describe('<ComponentName>', () => {
  const defaultProps = {
    // Default props for testing
  }

  it('renders without crashing', () => {
    render(<<ComponentName> {...defaultProps} />)
    expect(screen.getByText(/content/i)).toBeInTheDocument()
  })

  it('displays correct props', () => {
    const customProps = { ...defaultProps, title: 'Custom Title' }
    render(<<ComponentName> {...customProps} />)
    expect(screen.getByText('Custom Title')).toBeInTheDocument()
  })

  it('handles user interactions', async () => {
    const user = userEvent.setup()
    const handleClick = jest.fn()
    render(<<ComponentName> {...defaultProps} onClick={handleClick} />)

    const button = screen.getByRole('button')
    await user.click(button)

    expect(handleClick).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1)
  })

  it('updates state after interaction', async () => {
    const user = userEvent.setup()
    render(<<ComponentName> {...defaultProps} />)

    const input = screen.getByLabelText(/search/i)
    await user.type(input, 'test query')

    expect(input).toHaveValue('test query')
  })

  it('handles empty state', () => {
    const emptyProps = { ...defaultProps, data: [] }
    render(<<ComponentName> {...emptyProps} />)

    expect(screen.getByText(/no data/i)).toBeInTheDocument()
  })

  it('has no accessibility violations', async () => {
    const { container } = render(<<ComponentName> {...defaultProps} />)
    const results = await axe(container)

    expect(results).toHaveNoViolations()
  })

  it('shows loading state', () => {
    const loadingProps = { ...defaultProps, isLoading: true }
    render(<<ComponentName> {...loadingProps} />)

    expect(screen.getByRole('progressbar')).toBeInTheDocument()
  })

  it('matches snapshot', () => {
    const { container } = render(<<ComponentName> {...defaultProps} />)
    expect(container).toMatchSnapshot()
  })
})

For Components (Vitest + React Testing Library)

/**
 * Test suite for <ComponentName>
 * Generated by nextjs-unit-test-creator skill
 */

import { describe, it, expect, vi, beforeEach } from 'vitest'
import { render, screen, fireEvent, waitFor } from '@testing-library/react'
import userEvent from '@testing-library/user-event'
import { <ComponentName> } from './<ComponentName>'

describe('<ComponentName>', () => {
  const defaultProps = {
    // Default props for testing
  }

  beforeEach(() => {
    // Reset mocks before each test
    vi.clearAllMocks()
  })

  it('renders without crashing', () => {
    render(<<ComponentName> {...defaultProps} />)
    expect(screen.getByText(/content/i)).toBeInTheDocument()
  })

  it('displays correct props', () => {
    const customProps = { ...defaultProps, title: 'Custom Title' }
    render(<<ComponentName> {...customProps} />)
    expect(screen.getByText('Custom Title')).toBeInTheDocument()
  })

  it('handles user interactions', async () => {
    const user = userEvent.setup()
    const handleClick = vi.fn()
    render(<<ComponentName> {...defaultProps} onClick={handleClick} />)

    const button = screen.getByRole('button')
    await user.click(button)

    expect(handleClick).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1)
  })

  it('updates state after interaction', async () => {
    const user = userEvent.setup()
    render(<<ComponentName> {...defaultProps} />)

    const input = screen.getByLabelText(/search/i)
    await user.type(input, 'test query')

    expect(input).toHaveValue('test query')
  })

  it('handles empty state', () => {
    const emptyProps = { ...defaultProps, data: [] }
    render(<<ComponentName> {...emptyProps} />)

    expect(screen.getByText(/no data/i)).toBeInTheDocument()
  })

  it('shows loading state', () => {
    const loadingProps = { ...defaultProps, isLoading: true }
    render(<<ComponentName> {...loadingProps} />)

    expect(screen.getByRole('progressbar')).toBeInTheDocument()
  })
})

For Custom Hooks (Jest)

/**
 * Test suite for use<HookName>
 * Generated by nextjs-unit-test-creator skill
 */

import { renderHook, act, waitFor } from '@testing-library/react'
import { use<HookName> } from './use<HookName>'

describe('use<HookName>', () => {
  it('returns correct initial state', () => {
    const { result } = renderHook(() => use<HookName>())
    expect(result.current.someValue).toBe(initialValue)
  })

  it('updates state correctly', async () => {
    const { result } = renderHook(() => use<HookName>())

    await act(async () => {
      result.current.someAction()
    })

    expect(result.current.someValue).toBe(newValue)
  })

  it('handles dependencies correctly', async () => {
    const { result, rerender } = renderHook(
      ({ prop }) => use<HookName>(prop),
      { initialProps: { prop: 'initial' } }
    )

    expect(result.current.value).toBe('initial')

    await act(async () => {
      rerender({ prop: 'updated' })
    })

    expect(result.current.value).toBe('updated')
  })

  it('cleans up on unmount', () => {
    const cleanup = jest.fn()
    const { unmount } = renderHook(() => use<HookName>(cleanup))

    unmount()

    expect(cleanup).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1)
  })
})

For Custom Hooks (Vitest)

/**
 * Test suite for use<HookName>
 * Generated by nextjs-unit-test-creator skill
 */

import { describe, it, expect, vi } from 'vitest'
import { renderHook, act } from '@testing-library/react'
import { use<HookName> } from './use<HookName>'

describe('use<HookName>', () => {
  beforeEach(() => {
    vi.clearAllMocks()
  })

  it('returns correct initial state', () => {
    const { result } = renderHook(() => use<HookName>())
    expect(result.current.someValue).toBe(initialValue)
  })

  it('updates state correctly', async () => {
    const { result } = renderHook(() => use<HookName>())

    await act(async () => {
      result.current.someAction()
    })

    expect(result.current.someValue).toBe(newValue)
  })

  it('handles dependencies correctly', async () => {
    const { result, rerender } = renderHook(
      ({ prop }) => use<HookName>(prop),
      { initialProps: { prop: 'initial' } }
    )

    expect(result.current.value).toBe('initial')

    await act(async () => {
      rerender({ prop: 'updated' })
    })

    expect(result.current.value).toBe('updated')
  })

  it('cleans up on unmount', () => {
    const cleanup = vi.fn()
    const { unmount } = renderHook(() => use<HookName>(cleanup))

    unmount()

    expect(cleanup).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1)
  })
})

For E2E Tests (Playwright)

Note: Refer to test-generator-framework for core E2E testing structure.

Next.js-specific E2E patterns to focus on:

import { test, expect } from '@playwright/test'

test.describe('Next.js Routing', () => {
  test('navigates between Next.js pages', async ({ page }) => {
    await page.goto('/')
    await page.click('text=About')
    await expect(page).toHaveURL('/about')
  })

  test('handles Next.js router navigation', async ({ page }) => {
    await page.goto('/dashboard')
    await page.click('[data-testid="link-profile"]')
    await expect(page).toHaveURL('/profile')
  })
})

test.describe('Next.js API Routes', () => {
  test('fetches data from API route', async ({ page }) => {
    await page.goto('/users')

    // Mock Next.js API route
    await page.route('**/api/users', async (route) => {
      await route.fulfill({
        status: 200,
        contentType: 'application/json',
        body: JSON.stringify([{ id: 1, name: 'User 1' }]),
      })
    })

    await expect(page.locator('text=User 1')).toBeVisible()
  })

  test('handles API route errors', async ({ page }) => {
    await page.goto('/data')

    await page.route('**/api/data', async (route) => {
      await route.fulfill({ status: 500 })
    })

    await expect(page.locator('[data-testid="error"]')).toBeVisible()
  })
})

Step 6: Verify Executability

Refer to test-generator-framework for core executability verification.

Step 7: Display Summary

✅ Next.js test files created successfully!

**Test Files Created:**
- <ComponentName>.test.tsx (<number> tests)
- <useHookName>.test.tsx (<number> tests)

**Total Tests Generated:** <number>
**Test Framework:** <Jest | Vitest>

**Next.js-Specific Categories:**
- Server components: <number>
- Client components: <number>
- Next.js routing: <number>
- API routes: <number>

**To run tests:**
```bash
npm run test

Next.js-Specific Scenario Rules

Server Components

• SSR Behavior: Component renders correctly on server
• Props Passing: Server props are passed correctly
• Data Fetching: Server-side data fetching works
• Caching: Next.js caching behavior

Client Components

• Use Client: Component is marked with 'use client'
• Interactivity: Client-side interactions work
• State Management: React state updates correctly

Next.js Utilities

• Routing: Next.js App Router navigation
• API Routes: API endpoint testing
• Image Optimization: Next.js image handling
• Metadata: Page metadata generation

For E2E Tests with API Mocking (Playwright)

/**
 * E2E test suite for <PageName> with API mocking
 * Generated by nextjs-unit-test-creator skill
 */

import { test, expect } from '@playwright/test'

test.describe('<PageName> with API Mocking', () => {
  test('displays mocked data', async ({ page }) => {
    // Mock API response
    await page.route('**/api/data', async (route) => {
      await route.fulfill({
        status: 200,
        contentType: 'application/json',
        body: JSON.stringify([
          { id: 1, name: 'Mocked Item 1' },
          { id: 2, name: 'Mocked Item 2' },
        ]),
      })
    })

    await page.goto('/<page-path>')

    // Verify mocked data is displayed
    await expect(page.locator('text=Mocked Item 1')).toBeVisible()
    await expect(page.locator('text=Mocked Item 2')).toBeVisible()
  })

  test('handles API error', async ({ page }) => {
    // Mock API error
    await page.route('**/api/data', async (route) => {
      await route.fulfill({
        status: 500,
        contentType: 'application/json',
        body: JSON.stringify({ error: 'Internal Server Error' }),
      })
    })

    await page.goto('/<page-path>')

    // Verify error message is displayed
    await expect(page.locator('[data-testid="error"]')).toBeVisible()
    await expect(page.locator('text=Failed to load data')).toBeVisible()
  })

  test('handles slow API response', async ({ page }) => {
    // Mock slow API response
    await page.route('**/api/data', async (route) => {
      // Simulate network delay
      await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 2000))

      await route.fulfill({
        status: 200,
        contentType: 'application/json',
        body: JSON.stringify([]),
      })
    })

    await page.goto('/<page-path>')

    // Verify loading state is shown
    await expect(page.locator('[data-testid="loading"]')).toBeVisible()

    // Wait for data to load
    await page.waitForSelector('[data-testid="data-container"]')

    // Loading should be hidden
    await expect(page.locator('[data-testid="loading"]')).not.toBeVisible()
  })
})

For E2E Tests with Authentication (Playwright)

/**
 * E2E test suite for authentication workflows
 * Generated by nextjs-unit-test-creator skill
 */

import { test, expect } from '@playwright/test'

test.describe('Authentication', () => {
  test.beforeEach(async ({ page, context }) => {
    // Clear cookies and storage before each test
    await context.clearCookies()
  })

  test('successful login', async ({ page }) => {
    await page.goto('/login')

    // Fill login form
    await page.fill('input[name="email"]', '[e-mail]')
    await page.fill('input[name="password"]', 'password123')

    // Submit form
    await page.click('button[type="submit"]')

    // Verify redirect to dashboard
    await page.waitForURL('/dashboard')

    // Verify user is authenticated
    await expect(page.locator('text=Welcome, Test')).toBeVisible()
    await expect(page.locator('[data-testid="logout-button"]')).toBeVisible()
  })

  test('failed login with invalid credentials', async ({ page }) => {
    await page.goto('/login')

    // Fill login form with invalid credentials
    await page.fill('input[name="email"]', '[e-mail]')
    await page.fill('input[name="password"]', 'wrongpassword')

    // Submit form
    await page.click('button[type="submit"]')

    // Verify error message
    await expect(page.locator('[data-testid="error"]')).toBeVisible()
    await expect(page.locator('text=Invalid credentials')).toBeVisible()

    // Verify user is not redirected
    await expect(page).toHaveURL('/login')
  })

  test('successful logout', async ({ page }) => {
    // First login
    await page.goto('/login')
    await page.fill('input[name="email"]', '[e-mail]')
    await page.fill('input[name="password"]', 'password123')
    await page.click('button[type="submit"]')

    await page.waitForURL('/dashboard')

    // Logout
    await page.click('[data-testid="logout-button"]')

    // Verify redirect to login page
    await page.waitForURL('/login')

    // Verify user is logged out
    await expect(page.locator('[data-testid="logout-button"]')).not.toBeVisible()
  })

  test('protected routes require authentication', async ({ page }) => {
    // Try to access protected route without authentication
    await page.goto('/dashboard')

    // Should be redirected to login
    await page.waitForURL('/login')

    // Verify login page is displayed
    await expect(page.locator('text=Sign in')).toBeVisible()
  })
})

For E2E Tests with File Upload (Playwright)

/**
 * E2E test suite for file upload functionality
 * Generated by nextjs-unit-test-creator skill
 */

import { test, expect } from '@playwright/test'
import path from 'path'

test.describe('File Upload', () => {
  test('successful file upload', async ({ page }) => {
    await page.goto('/upload')

    // Select file to upload
    const fileInput = page.locator('input[type="file"]')
    await fileInput.setInputFiles(path.join(__dirname, 'test-file.txt'))

    // Upload button should be enabled
    await expect(page.locator('button[type="submit"]')).toBeEnabled()

    // Submit form
    await page.click('button[type="submit"]')

    // Verify success message
    await expect(page.locator('[data-testid="success"]')).toBeVisible()
    await expect(page.locator('text=File uploaded successfully')).toBeVisible()
  })

  test('multiple file upload', async ({ page }) => {
    await page.goto('/upload')

    // Select multiple files
    const fileInput = page.locator('input[type="file"]')
    await fileInput.setInputFiles([
      path.join(__dirname, 'file1.txt'),
      path.join(__dirname, 'file2.txt'),
    ])

    // Submit form
    await page.click('button[type="submit"]')

    // Verify success message
    await expect(page.locator('[data-testid="success"]')).toBeVisible()
    await expect(page.locator('text=2 files uploaded')).toBeVisible()
  })

  test('invalid file type', async ({ page }) => {
    await page.goto('/upload')

    // Try to upload invalid file type
    const fileInput = page.locator('input[type="file"]')
    await fileInput.setInputFiles(path.join(__dirname, 'invalid.exe'))

    // Submit form
    await page.click('button[type="submit"]')

    // Verify error message
    await expect(page.locator('[data-testid="error"]')).toBeVisible()
    await expect(page.locator('text=Invalid file type')).toBeVisible()
  })

  test('file upload progress', async ({ page }) => {
    await page.goto('/upload')

    // Mock slow upload
    await page.route('**/api/upload', async (route) => {
      await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 2000))
      await route.fulfill({ status: 200 })
    })

    // Select file
    await page.locator('input[type="file"]').setInputFiles(
      path.join(__dirname, 'test-file.txt')
    )

    // Submit form
    await page.click('button[type="submit"]')

    // Verify progress bar
    await expect(page.locator('[data-testid="progress"]')).toBeVisible()

    // Wait for completion
    await page.waitForSelector('[data-testid="success"]')

    // Verify success
    await expect(page.locator('text=File uploaded successfully')).toBeVisible()
  })
})

Examples

Example 1: Simple Component

Input Code:

interface ButtonProps {
  label: string
  onClick: () => void
  disabled?: boolean
}

export function Button({ label, onClick, disabled = false }: ButtonProps) {
  return (
    <button onClick={onClick} disabled={disabled}>
      {label}
    </button>
  )
}

Generated Scenarios:

1. Rendering: Button renders without errors
2. Props Display: Label is displayed correctly
3. User Interaction: onClick callback triggered
4. Disabled State: Button is disabled when disabled=true
5. Accessibility: Button has correct role and attributes

Generated Test File:

import { render, screen } from '@testing-library/react'
import userEvent from '@testing-library/user-event'
import { Button } from './Button'

describe('Button', () => {
  const defaultProps = {
    label: 'Click me',
    onClick: jest.fn(),
  }

  it('renders without crashing', () => {
    render(<Button {...defaultProps} />)
    expect(screen.getByRole('button')).toBeInTheDocument()
  })

  it('displays correct label', () => {
    render(<Button {...defaultProps} />)
    expect(screen.getByText('Click me')).toBeInTheDocument()
  })

  it('handles click events', async () => {
    const user = userEvent.setup()
    render(<Button {...defaultProps} />)

    const button = screen.getByRole('button')
    await user.click(button)

    expect(defaultProps.onClick).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1)
  })

  it('is disabled when disabled prop is true', () => {
    render(<Button {...defaultProps} disabled />)
    const button = screen.getByRole('button')
    expect(button).toBeDisabled()
  })

  it('has correct accessibility attributes', () => {
    render(<Button {...defaultProps} />)
    const button = screen.getByRole('button')
    expect(button).toHaveAttribute('type', 'button')
  })
})

Example 2: Utility Function

Input Code:

export function formatDate(date: Date): string {
  if (!(date instanceof Date) || isNaN(date.getTime())) {
    throw new Error('Invalid date')
  }

  return date.toLocaleDateString('en-US', {
    year: 'numeric',
    month: 'long',
    day: 'numeric',
  })
}

Generated Scenarios:

1. Happy path: Valid date returns formatted string
2. Edge case: Today's date
3. Edge case: Future date
4. Error case: Non-Date object
5. Error case: Invalid Date object
6. Edge case: Epoch time

Generated Test File:

import { formatDate } from './dateUtils'

describe('formatDate', () => {
  it('formats a valid date correctly', () => {
    const date = new Date('2024-01-15')
    const result = formatDate(date)
    expect(result).toBe('January 15, 2024')
  })

  it('handles today\'s date', () => {
    const today = new Date()
    const result = formatDate(today)
    expect(typeof result).toBe('string')
    expect(result.length).toBeGreaterThan(0)
  })

  it('handles future dates', () => {
    const futureDate = new Date('2050-12-31')
    const result = formatDate(futureDate)
    expect(result).toContain('2050')
  })

  it('throws error for non-Date object', () => {
    expect(() => formatDate('2024-01-15' as any)).toThrow('Invalid date')
    expect(() => formatDate({} as any)).toThrow('Invalid date')
  })

  it('throws error for invalid Date', () => {
    const invalidDate = new Date('invalid')
    expect(() => formatDate(invalidDate)).toThrow('Invalid date')
  })

  it('handles epoch time', () => {
    const epochDate = new Date(0)
    const result = formatDate(epochDate)
    expect(result).toContain('1970')
  })
})

Example 3: Custom Hook

Input Code:

import { useState, useEffect } from 'react'

export function useCounter(initialValue: number = 0) {
  const [count, setCount] = useState(initialValue)

  const increment = () => setCount((prev) => prev + 1)
  const decrement = () => setCount((prev) => prev - 1)
  const reset = () => setCount(initialValue)

  return { count, increment, decrement, reset }
}

Generated Scenarios:

1. Initial state: Returns correct initial value
2. Increment: Count increases by 1
3. Decrement: Count decreases by 1
4. Reset: Count resets to initial value
5. Multiple calls: Independent state between instances
6. Default initial value: Starts at 0 when not provided

Generated Test File:

import { renderHook, act } from '@testing-library/react'
import { useCounter } from './useCounter'

describe('useCounter', () => {
  it('returns correct initial value', () => {
    const { result } = renderHook(() => useCounter(5))
    expect(result.current.count).toBe(5)
  })

  it('increments the count', () => {
    const { result } = renderHook(() => useCounter(0))

    act(() => {
      result.current.increment()
    })

    expect(result.current.count).toBe(1)
  })

  it('decrements the count', () => {
    const { result } = renderHook(() => useCounter(5))

    act(() => {
      result.current.decrement()
    })

    expect(result.current.count).toBe(4)
  })

  it('resets to initial value', () => {
    const { result } = renderHook(() => useCounter(10))

    act(() => {
      result.current.increment()
      result.current.increment()
    })

    expect(result.current.count).toBe(12)

    act(() => {
      result.current.reset()
    })

    expect(result.current.count).toBe(10)
  })

  it('maintains independent state between instances', () => {
    const { result: counter1 } = renderHook(() => useCounter(0))
    const { result: counter2 } = renderHook(() => useCounter(10))

    act(() => {
      counter1.current.increment()
    })

    expect(counter1.current.count).toBe(1)
    expect(counter2.current.count).toBe(10)
  })

  it('uses default initial value when not provided', () => {
    const { result } = renderHook(() => useCounter())
    expect(result.current.count).toBe(0)
  })
})

Best Practices

Refer to test-generator-framework for general best practices.

Next.js-specific best practices:

• SSR Testing: Test server components render correctly on server
• Client Components: Use 'use client' directive appropriately
• Next.js Router: Test page navigation and routing behavior
• API Routes: Test Next.js API endpoints with proper mocking
• Image Optimization: Consider Next.js Image component behavior
• Metadata: Test page metadata and SEO-related aspects

Common Issues

Refer to test-generator-framework for general issues.

Next.js-specific issues:

Next.js Page Not Found in Tests

Issue: Tests fail to navigate to Next.js pages

Solution: Use proper Playwright navigation:

await page.goto('/about')  // Not page.go('/about')
await expect(page).toHaveURL('/about')

Server Component Hydration Mismatch

Issue: Hydration errors in server components

Solution: Test SSR behavior separately:

it('renders on server', () => {
  render(<ServerComponent />)
  // Verify server-rendered output
})

API Route Not Mocked

Issue: Tests calling Next.js API routes fail

Solution: Mock Next.js fetch:

jest.mock('next/navigation', () => ({
  useRouter: jest.fn(),
}))

Troubleshooting Checklist

Refer to test-generator-framework for general checklist.

Next.js-specific additions: Before generating tests:

• Next.js project structure is valid
• package.json contains Next.js dependencies
• Server vs client components identified correctly
• Next.js routing patterns are understood

Related Commands

Refer to test-generator-framework for general commands.

Next.js-specific commands:

# Build Next.js project
npm run build

# Run Next.js dev server
npm run dev

# Run Next.js linting
npm run lint

# Run Next.js type checking
npm run typecheck

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