Ember.js Cookbook

Testing routes

Testing routes can be done either by acceptance tests or unit tests. In this example, we'll create a simple unit test for a route.

How to do it...

1. In a new application, generate a new students route:

   $ ember g route students
   

   This command will generate the route code for students.

2. Edit the students route information and add a new property:

   // app/routes/students.js
   import Ember from 'ember';
   
   export default Ember.Route.extend({
       someText: 'someText'
   });

   This route has a property called someText.

3. Edit the students-tests.js file in the tests/unit/routes folder:

   // tests/unit/routes/students-test.js import { moduleFor, test } from 'ember-qunit'; moduleFor('route:students', 'Unit | Route | students', { // Specify the other units that are required ...