Jest

Delightful JavaScript testing framework with a focus on simplicity

Jest is a widely used JavaScript testing framework with zero-config setup, snapshot testing, built-in mocking, code coverage, and parallel test execution.

Key features

Zero-config for most projects
Snapshot testing
Built-in mocks and coverage
Parallel test runs

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