rails rspec test email sent
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Step 1: Set Up RSpec and Action Mailer
- Ensure RSpec is installed by adding it to the Gemfile and running bundle install
.
- Configure Action Mailer settings in config/environments/test.rb
to use the test mail delivery method.
Step 2: Write the RSpec Test
- Create a new spec file, e.g., email_spec.rb
, in the spec
directory.
- Write the RSpec test using the expect
syntax to check if the email is sent when a certain action is triggered.
Step 3: Trigger the Action - In the RSpec test, call the action that is expected to trigger the sending of the email. This could be a controller action or a background job.
Step 4: Assertion - Use RSpec matchers to assert that the email was delivered, including checking the recipient, subject, and body of the email.
Step 5: Run the RSpec Test
- Execute the RSpec test by running rspec spec/email_spec.rb
in the terminal.
- The test should run, and the assertions should confirm whether the email was sent as expected.
Step 6: Refactor and Troubleshoot - Refactor the test code as needed to follow best practices and improve readability. - If the test fails, troubleshoot by checking the Action Mailer settings, the action triggering the email, and any related code for errors.