From 9baf1fe6463f53f3318f26d0dae91e0f58baccdc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Maciej Jastrzebski Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:49:15 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] docs: restore v13 readme --- README-v14.md | 144 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ README.md | 17 ++---- 2 files changed, 148 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) create mode 100644 README-v14.md diff --git a/README-v14.md b/README-v14.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..cb4c3e15d --- /dev/null +++ b/README-v14.md @@ -0,0 +1,144 @@ +
+ + React Native Testing Library + +

Developer-friendly and complete React Native testing utilities that encourage good testing practices.

+
+ +[![Version][version-badge]][package] +[![Build Status][build-badge]][build] +[![Code Coverage][coverage-badge]][coverage] +[![Downloads][downloads-badge]][downloads] +[![MIT License][license-badge]][license] +[![Sponsored by Callstack][callstack-badge]][callstack] + +## The problem + +You want to write maintainable tests for your React Native components. As a part of this goal, you want your tests to avoid including implementation details of your components and rather focus on making your tests give you the confidence for which they are intended. As part of this, you want your tests to be maintainable in the long run so refactors of your components (changes to implementation but not functionality) don't break your tests and slow you and your team down. + +## This solution + +The React Native Testing Library (RNTL) is a comprehensive solution for testing React Native components. It provides React Native runtime simulation on top of `test-renderer`, in a way that encourages better testing practices. Its primary guiding principle is: + +> The more your tests resemble the way your software is used, the more confidence they can give you. + +This project is inspired by [React Testing Library](https://github.com/testing-library/react-testing-library). Tested to work with Jest, but it should work with other test runners as well. + +## Installation + +Open a Terminal in your project's folder and run: + +```sh +# Yarn install: +yarn add --dev @testing-library/react-native + +# NPM install +npm install --save-dev @testing-library/react-native +``` + +This library has a `peerDependencies` listing for [Test Renderer](https://github.com/mdjastrzebski/test-renderer). Make sure to install it as a dev dependency: + +```sh +# Yarn install: +yarn add --dev test-renderer + +# NPM install +npm install --save-dev test-renderer +``` + +### Additional Jest matchers + +You can use the built-in Jest matchers automatically by having any import from `@testing-library/react-native` in your test. + +## Example + +```jsx +import { render, screen, userEvent } from '@testing-library/react-native'; +import { QuestionsBoard } from '../QuestionsBoard'; + +// It is recommended to use userEvent with fake timers +// Some events involve duration so your tests may take a long time to run. +jest.useFakeTimers(); + +test('form submits two answers', async () => { + const questions = ['q1', 'q2']; + const onSubmit = jest.fn(); + + const user = userEvent.setup(); + await render(); + + const answerInputs = screen.getAllByLabelText('answer input'); + + // simulates the user focusing on TextInput and typing text one char at a time + await user.type(answerInputs[0], 'a1'); + await user.type(answerInputs[1], 'a2'); + + // simulates the user pressing on any pressable element + await user.press(screen.getByRole('button', { name: 'Submit' })); + + expect(onSubmit).toHaveBeenCalledWith({ + 1: { q: 'q1', a: 'a1' }, + 2: { q: 'q2', a: 'a2' }, + }); +}); +``` + +You can find the source of `QuestionsBoard` component and this example [here](https://github.com/callstack/react-native-testing-library/blob/main/src/__tests__/questionsBoard.test.tsx). + +## API / Usage + +React Native Testing Library consists of following APIs: + +- [`render` function](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/render) - render your UI components for testing purposes +- [`screen` object](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/screen) - access rendered UI: + - [Queries](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/queries) - find rendered components by various predicates: role, text, test ids, etc + - Lifecycle methods: [`rerender`](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/screen#rerender), [`unmount`](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/screen#unmount) + - Helpers: [`debug`](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/screen#debug), [`toJSON`](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/screen#tojson), [`root`](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/screen#root), [`container`](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/screen#container) +- [Jest matchers](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/jest-matchers) - validate assumptions about your UI +- [User Event](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/events/user-event) - simulate common user interactions like [`press`](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/events/user-event#press) or [`type`](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/events/user-event#type) in a realistic way +- [Fire Event](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/events/fire-event) - simulate any component event in a simplified way +- [`renderHook` function](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/misc/render-hook) - render hooks for testing purposes +- Miscellaneous APIs: + - [Async utils](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/misc/async): `findBy*` queries, `waitFor`, `waitForElementToBeRemoved` + - [Configuration](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/misc/config): `configure`, `resetToDefaults` + - [Accessibility](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/misc/accessibility): `isHiddenFromAccessibility` + - [Other](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/misc/other): `within`, `act`, `cleanup` + +## Migration Guides + +- **[Migration to 14.0](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/migration/v14)** - Drops React 18, async APIs by default +- [Migration to 13.0](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/migration/v13) +- [Migration to built-in Jest Matchers](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/migration/jest-matchers) + +## Troubleshooting + +- [Troubleshooting guide](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/guides/troubleshooting) + +## Community Resources + +Check out our list of [Community Resources about RNTL](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/guides/community-resources). + +## Made with ❤️ at Callstack + +React Native Testing Library is an open source project and will always remain free to use. If you think it's cool, please star it 🌟. [Callstack](https://callstack.com) is a group of React and React Native geeks, contact us at [hello@callstack.com](mailto:hello@callstack.com) if you need any help with these or just want to say hi! + +Like the project? ⚛️ [Join the team](https://callstack.com/careers/?utm_campaign=Senior_RN&utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme) who does amazing stuff for clients and drives React Native Open Source! 🔥 + +--- + +Supported and used by [Rally Health](https://www.rallyhealth.com/careers). + + + +[version-badge]: https://img.shields.io/npm/v/@testing-library/react-native.svg?style=flat-square +[package]: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@testing-library/react-native +[build-badge]: https://github.com/callstack/react-native-testing-library/actions/workflows/ci.yml/badge.svg +[build]: https://github.com/callstack/react-native-testing-library/actions/workflows/ci.yml +[coverage-badge]: https://img.shields.io/codecov/c/github/callstack/react-native-testing-library.svg +[coverage]: https://codecov.io/github/callstack/react-native-testing-library +[downloads-badge]: https://img.shields.io/npm/dm/@testing-library/react-native.svg?style=flat-square +[downloads]: http://www.npmtrends.com/@testing-library/react-native +[license-badge]: https://img.shields.io/npm/l/@testing-library/react-native.svg +[license]: https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT +[callstack-badge]: https://callstack.com/images/callstack-badge.svg +[callstack]: https://callstack.com/open-source/?utm_source=github.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=react-native-testing-library&utm_term=readme diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index cb4c3e15d..4f8e82c25 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ You want to write maintainable tests for your React Native components. As a part ## This solution -The React Native Testing Library (RNTL) is a comprehensive solution for testing React Native components. It provides React Native runtime simulation on top of `test-renderer`, in a way that encourages better testing practices. Its primary guiding principle is: +The React Native Testing Library (RNTL) is a comprehensive solution for testing React Native components. It provides React Native runtime simulation on top of `react-test-renderer`, in a way that encourages better testing practices. Its primary guiding principle is: > The more your tests resemble the way your software is used, the more confidence they can give you. @@ -36,15 +36,7 @@ yarn add --dev @testing-library/react-native npm install --save-dev @testing-library/react-native ``` -This library has a `peerDependencies` listing for [Test Renderer](https://github.com/mdjastrzebski/test-renderer). Make sure to install it as a dev dependency: - -```sh -# Yarn install: -yarn add --dev test-renderer - -# NPM install -npm install --save-dev test-renderer -``` +This library has a `peerDependencies` listing for `react-test-renderer`. Make sure that your `react-test-renderer` version matches exactly the `react` version, avoid using `^` in version number. ### Additional Jest matchers @@ -65,7 +57,7 @@ test('form submits two answers', async () => { const onSubmit = jest.fn(); const user = userEvent.setup(); - await render(); + render(); const answerInputs = screen.getAllByLabelText('answer input'); @@ -93,7 +85,7 @@ React Native Testing Library consists of following APIs: - [`screen` object](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/screen) - access rendered UI: - [Queries](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/queries) - find rendered components by various predicates: role, text, test ids, etc - Lifecycle methods: [`rerender`](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/screen#rerender), [`unmount`](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/screen#unmount) - - Helpers: [`debug`](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/screen#debug), [`toJSON`](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/screen#tojson), [`root`](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/screen#root), [`container`](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/screen#container) + - Helpers: [`debug`](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/screen#debug), [`toJSON`](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/screen#tojson), [`root`](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/screen#root) - [Jest matchers](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/jest-matchers) - validate assumptions about your UI - [User Event](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/events/user-event) - simulate common user interactions like [`press`](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/events/user-event#press) or [`type`](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/events/user-event#type) in a realistic way - [Fire Event](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/api/events/fire-event) - simulate any component event in a simplified way @@ -106,7 +98,6 @@ React Native Testing Library consists of following APIs: ## Migration Guides -- **[Migration to 14.0](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/migration/v14)** - Drops React 18, async APIs by default - [Migration to 13.0](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/migration/v13) - [Migration to built-in Jest Matchers](https://callstack.github.io/react-native-testing-library/docs/migration/jest-matchers) From e2fbc889711cf4f666053a0aa656d783d1e107ab Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Maciej Jastrzebski Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:53:35 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] alpha warning --- README-v14.md | 2 ++ website/docs/14.x/docs/migration/v14.mdx | 6 ++++++ website/docs/14.x/docs/start/intro.md | 6 ++++++ website/docs/14.x/docs/start/quick-start.mdx | 6 ++++++ 4 files changed, 20 insertions(+) diff --git a/README-v14.md b/README-v14.md index cb4c3e15d..849abacd4 100644 --- a/README-v14.md +++ b/README-v14.md @@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ [![MIT License][license-badge]][license] [![Sponsored by Callstack][callstack-badge]][callstack] +> ⚠️ **Alpha Version:** This version is currently in alpha. APIs and behavior may change before the stable release. Please report any issues you encounter. + ## The problem You want to write maintainable tests for your React Native components. As a part of this goal, you want your tests to avoid including implementation details of your components and rather focus on making your tests give you the confidence for which they are intended. As part of this, you want your tests to be maintainable in the long run so refactors of your components (changes to implementation but not functionality) don't break your tests and slow you and your team down. diff --git a/website/docs/14.x/docs/migration/v14.mdx b/website/docs/14.x/docs/migration/v14.mdx index 7088f6b9e..0a0201dd2 100644 --- a/website/docs/14.x/docs/migration/v14.mdx +++ b/website/docs/14.x/docs/migration/v14.mdx @@ -2,6 +2,12 @@ import { PackageManagerTabs } from 'rspress/theme'; # Migration to 14.x +:::warning Alpha Version + +This version is currently in alpha. APIs and behavior may change before the stable release. Please report any issues you encounter. + +::: + This guide describes the migration to React Native Testing Library version 14 from version 13.x. ## Overview diff --git a/website/docs/14.x/docs/start/intro.md b/website/docs/14.x/docs/start/intro.md index edf0924b1..199315ebd 100644 --- a/website/docs/14.x/docs/start/intro.md +++ b/website/docs/14.x/docs/start/intro.md @@ -1,5 +1,11 @@ # Introduction +:::warning Alpha Version + +This version is currently in alpha. APIs and behavior may change before the stable release. Please report any issues you encounter. + +::: + ## The problem You want to write maintainable tests for your React Native components. As a part of this goal, you want your tests to avoid including implementation details of your components and focus on making your tests give you the confidence they are intended. As part of this, you want your tests to be maintainable in the long run so refactors of your components (changes to implementation but not functionality) don't break your tests and slow you and your team down. diff --git a/website/docs/14.x/docs/start/quick-start.mdx b/website/docs/14.x/docs/start/quick-start.mdx index 95ebcd22c..40f18f63f 100644 --- a/website/docs/14.x/docs/start/quick-start.mdx +++ b/website/docs/14.x/docs/start/quick-start.mdx @@ -2,6 +2,12 @@ import { PackageManagerTabs } from 'rspress/theme'; # Quick Start +:::warning Alpha Version + +This version is currently in alpha. APIs and behavior may change before the stable release. Please report any issues you encounter. + +::: + ## Installation Open a Terminal in your project's folder and run: From 79a477cdbac53eaa6c22f92d8a17484a82250e62 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Maciej Jastrzebski Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:55:36 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] v14 alpha install instructions --- README-v14.md | 4 ++-- website/docs/14.x/docs/migration/v14.mdx | 10 +++++----- website/docs/14.x/docs/start/quick-start.mdx | 8 ++++---- 3 files changed, 11 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/README-v14.md b/README-v14.md index 849abacd4..6876a0995 100644 --- a/README-v14.md +++ b/README-v14.md @@ -32,10 +32,10 @@ Open a Terminal in your project's folder and run: ```sh # Yarn install: -yarn add --dev @testing-library/react-native +yarn add --dev @testing-library/react-native@alpha # NPM install -npm install --save-dev @testing-library/react-native +npm install --save-dev @testing-library/react-native@alpha ``` This library has a `peerDependencies` listing for [Test Renderer](https://github.com/mdjastrzebski/test-renderer). Make sure to install it as a dev dependency: diff --git a/website/docs/14.x/docs/migration/v14.mdx b/website/docs/14.x/docs/migration/v14.mdx index 0a0201dd2..cb890999e 100644 --- a/website/docs/14.x/docs/migration/v14.mdx +++ b/website/docs/14.x/docs/migration/v14.mdx @@ -96,10 +96,10 @@ Remove React Test Renderer and its type definitions from your dev dependencies, @@ -433,7 +433,7 @@ Updates your `package.json`: - Removes React Test Renderer (`react-test-renderer` and `@types/react-test-renderer`) - Adds Test Renderer (`test-renderer`) -- Updates `@testing-library/react-native` to `^14.0.0` +- Updates `@testing-library/react-native` to alpha version