Test Utility

Definitions

1. A shared helper function, factory, or fixture builder used across multiple test files to reduce duplication — such as a function that creates a fully-populated user object with sensible defaults.

   In plain English: A reusable helper that sets up common test data or steps so you don't repeat yourself in every test.

   Example: "Instead of copying that 30-line setup into every test, extract it into a test utility that builds a valid order."

Related Terms

• Unit Test
• Edge Case
• Jest
• JUnit
• Performance Testing
• Regression Test
• Seed Data
• Suite
• Utility Function