Jo Franchetti

Jo Franchetti

Jo is an Engineer at Deno. She is passionate about improving developer experience, advocating for TypeScript and teaching good use of the web. She mentors junior developers, advocates a lot for mental health awareness and is devoted to improving the diversity and inclusivity of the tech industry.
Testing the Waters With Deno
JSNation 2025JSNation 2025
Upcoming
Testing the Waters With Deno
Let’s dive into the world of testing with Deno’s built-in test runner! Come on in, the water’s lovely!We’ll kick things off by exploring the principles of effective testing, perfect for beginners dipping their toes in. Then, we’ll introduce Deno’s out-of-the-box test runner.With the Deno.test API, you’ll be jetting in no time. We’ll cover how to write assertions and see firsthand how they help ensure your code behaves as expected.To wrap things up, we’ll explore writing tests that will be familiar to those experienced with Jest and Vitest, using Deno and its standard library. You’ll gain practical knowledge on how simple Deno makes setting up your testing environment, structuring your test cases, and optimizing your testing workflow.Whether you’re a seasoned developer or new to Deno, this talk will provide the tools and knowledge you need to confidently navigate the waters of testing in your Deno projects and make a splash with your testing skills!