Guard-RSpec

Guard-RSpec is a tool for automatically running your RSpec tests as you make changes to your code. It's designed to save you time and improve your workflow by ensuring that your tests are always up to date with your code.

Getting Started

To get started with Guard-RSpec, you'll first need to install it using Bundler:

gem 'guard-rspec', require: false

Once you've installed the gem, you'll need to create a Guardfile using the guard init rspec command. This will create a basic Guardfile that you can then modify to suit your needs.

Usage

Once you've created your Guardfile, you can start Guard by running the guard command. This will start up Guard and begin watching your code for changes.

As you make changes to your code, Guard will automatically run your RSpec tests and display the results in the terminal. If any tests fail, Guard will show you the error message and a stack trace to help you diagnose the issue.

Configuration

Guard-RSpec is highly configurable, and you can customize it to work with your specific workflow. Some common configuration options include:

• all_on_start - Whether to run all tests when Guard is started
• keep_failed - Whether to keep failed test output between runs
• notification - Whether to display desktop notifications for test results

You can customize these options and many others by modifying your Guardfile. For more information on available options, see the Guard-RSpec documentation.

Conclusion

Guard-RSpec is a powerful tool that can save you time and improve your workflow by automatically running your tests as you make changes to your code. By using Guard-RSpec, you can ensure that your tests are always up to date with your code, allowing you to catch issues early and ensure that your code is always working as intended.