What is Test Kitchen?

Test Kitchen is a versatile testing framework designed to run infrastructure code in a secure and controlled setting that spans various platforms. It utilizes a driver plugin architecture, enabling code execution on numerous cloud services and virtualization platforms such as Vagrant, Amazon EC2, Microsoft Azure, Google Compute Engine, and Docker, to name a few. Additionally, the tool is pre-equipped with support for multiple testing frameworks, including Chef InSpec, Serverspec, and Bats. It also seamlessly integrates with Chef Infra workflows, allowing for the management of cookbook dependencies via Berkshelf, Policyfiles, or simply by placing them in a cookbooks/ directory for automatic detection. Consequently, Test Kitchen has gained significant traction within the community of Chef-managed cookbooks, establishing itself as a go-to tool for integration testing within the cookbook landscape. This widespread adoption highlights its critical role in verifying that infrastructure code remains resilient and dependable across a wide array of environments. Furthermore, Test Kitchen's ability to streamline the testing process contributes to enhanced collaboration among developers and operations teams.

Integrations

Offers API?:
Yes, Test Kitchen provides an API

Screenshots and Video

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Company Facts

Company Name:
KitchenCI
Date Founded:
2008
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
kitchen.ci/

Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Linux
Training Options
Documentation Hub

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

Test Kitchen Categories and Features

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