What is Pester?

Pester acts as a comprehensive testing and mocking framework tailored for PowerShell, greatly enhancing code quality and enabling predictable alterations. By integrating Pester tests within your PowerShell scripts, you can uphold a superior level of code integrity, and Visual Studio Code provides extensive support for Pester, allowing for fast test development. The synergy between Pester and platforms such as TFS, Azure, GitHub, Jenkins, and numerous CI servers allows for a seamless automation of your entire development workflow. This framework is not only intended for writing and executing tests but primarily serves unit and integration testing, while also extending its functionalities to verify entire environments, computer setups, and database configurations. Pester tests are adaptable and capable of running any command or script accessible to a Pester test file, which includes functions, Cmdlets, Modules, and scripts. Developers can choose to operate Pester locally with Visual Studio Code or integrate it into a build script within a CI pipeline, making it a robust tool for coding professionals. Additionally, the framework’s capacity to create extensive test suites encourages a culture of dependability and assurance in your PowerShell programming, ultimately leading to improved project outcomes. This commitment to testing not only enhances individual projects but also contributes to the overall advancement of software development practices.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.

Screenshots and Video

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Pester
Date Founded:
2019
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
pester.dev/

Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Mac
Linux
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

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