From: Ryan Davis <ryand-ruby@...>
Date: 2006-03-30T07:54:00+09:00
Subject: [ANN] ZenTest 3.1.0 Released

ZenTest version 3.1.0 has been released!

   http://www.zenspider.com/ZSS/Products/ZenTest/

== DESCRIPTION

ZenTest provides 4 different tools: zentest, unit_diff, autotest,
and multiruby.

ZenTest scans your target and unit-test code and writes your missing
code based on simple naming rules, enabling XP at a much quicker
pace. ZenTest only works with Ruby and Test::Unit.

unit_diff is a command-line filter to diff expected results from
actual results and allow you to quickly see exactly what is wrong.

autotest is a continous testing facility meant to be used during
development. As soon as you save a file, autotest will run the
corresponding dependent tests.

multiruby runs anything you want on multiple versions of ruby. Great
for compatibility checking!

There are two strategies intended for ZenTest: test conformance
auditing and rapid XP.

For auditing, ZenTest provides an excellent means of finding methods
that have slipped through the testing process. I've run it against my
own software and found I missed a lot in a well tested
package. Writing those tests found 4 bugs I had no idea existed.

ZenTest can also be used to evaluate generated code and execute your
tests, allowing for very rapid development of both tests and
implementation.

== FEATURES/PROBLEMS

* Scans your ruby code and tests and generates missing methods for you.
* Includes a very helpful filter for Test::Unit output called unit_diff.
* Continually and intelligently test only those files you change with  
autotest.
* Test against multiple versions with multiruby.
- Not the best doco in the world (my fault)
* Includes a LinuxJournal article on testing with ZenTest written by  
Pat Eyler.
* See also: http://blog.zenspider.com/archives/zentest/

   http://www.zenspider.com/ZSS/Products/ZenTest/

Changes:

+ 2 major enhancements
	+ Added multiruby! YAY!
	+ Massive improvements to autotest: speed, reliability, reporting, etc.
+ 10 minor enhancements
	+ multiruby builds in a centralized location. YAY!
	+ multiruby now allows reinstalls quickly and easily (can even skip  
config).
	+ multiruby exits with total sum of exit codes.
	+ autotest file search is muuuuch faster.
	+ autotest automatically detects rails mode.
	+ autotest deals with rails dependencies much better.
	+ autotest reruns a full suite after you go green to ensure full  
coverage.
	+ autotest always runs with unit_diff -u.
	+ autotest can now run cvs/svn/p4 up periodically to be a mini- 
tinderbox.
	+ autotest now has real help.
+ 4 bug fixes
	- ZenTest is now zentest. Yay for consistency! (do a rake uninstall  
to clean)
	- ZenTest excludes pretty_print methods.
	- Fixed unary operator issues (they were backwards... oops!) for  
ZenTest.
	- unit_diff now runs diff.exe on Windoze. dunno if that will work.

   http://www.zenspider.com/ZSS/Products/ZenTest/

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