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C++ Unit Testing with Catch2 and CI

1 post · Jul 2024

What this trail covers

This post introduces the integration of C++ unit testing using the Catch2 framework within GitLab CI/CD pipelines. It details the setup process, including project restructuring, CMake configuration, and writing basic tests. The post also touches upon leveraging GitLab Duo Chat for assistance and setting up API key management for external service integration. This capability focuses on enabling developers to implement robust unit testing for C++ applications within a CI/CD environment.

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  1. Develop C++ unit testing with Catch2, JUnit, and GitLab CIThis post details the technical steps for setting up C++ unit testing with Catch2 in a GitLab CI/CD pipeline. It covers project restructuring into main and function files, CMake configuration for including Catch2 as a submodule, and writing basic `TEST_CASE` and `REQUIRE` assertions. It also demonstrates how to manage external API keys using environment variables or configuration files within the CI/CD context.