Building Test-Driven React Components with Copilot

Test-driven development meets AI pair programming in this hands-on course that teaches you how to leverage AI coding assistants to write effective test suites for React applications. In this course, software developer and instructor Eve Porcello shows you how to build robust React applications by combining test-driven development with AI pair programming assistants. Learn practical strategies for crafting effective prompts that guide AI tools to generate accurate test cases. Explore the balance between human expertise and AI capabilities, discovering when to use automation. Plus, complete hands-on projects to develop confidence in implementing complete test suites for React components and hooks.

Learning objectives

• Identify the key components of an effective AI pair programming workflow in a React development environment.
• Formulate test-driven development strategies that use AI assistance for React components and hooks.
• Demonstrate how to write effective prompts that guide AI tools to generate accurate test cases for React applications.
• Implement a complete test suite for a React app.

Exercise Files on GitHub

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