What are common pitfalls or gotchas with Test2::Suite?

When using Test2::Suite in your Perl testing, there are several common pitfalls that developers may encounter. Understanding these can help streamline your testing process and improve code reliability.

Common Pitfalls and Gotchas

  • Not using summary reports: Failing to enable summary reports can make it difficult to track test outcomes effectively.
  • Ignoring proper test isolation: Tests should be isolated. Relying on global variables or external states can lead to flaky tests.
  • Mismatched version of Test2 modules: Version incompatibility among Test2 modules can introduce unexpected behaviors.
  • Overlooking the test plan: A missing or incorrect test plan can lead to tests being skipped or failing silently.
  • Using slashes instead of backslashes: While writing tests, using slashes in paths may cause issues, particularly on Windows platforms.

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