Learn how to apply test-driven development practices to Solana program development using various testing frameworks and approaches for both on-chain and client-side testing.

Overview

Testing is crucial for ensuring the security and reliability of Solana programs. This guide introduces testing approaches and frameworks for comprehensive test coverage in Solana development.

Key topics covered:

• Unit testing Solana programs with Rust's native test framework
• Integration testing with solana-program-test for simulating the Solana runtime
• Using Anchor's testing framework for simplified test setup
• Client-side testing with ts-mocha for frontend integration
• Writing effective test cases for complex program behaviors
• Local validator testing for end-to-end verification
• Test-driven development workflow for Solana projects

Proper testing is essential for Solana development given the immutable nature of blockchain programs and the financial value they often handle. By adopting a test-driven approach, you can catch bugs early, validate your program's behavior, and ensure it functions as expected when deployed to production.