[Exist-development] util module xquery unit tests

[James F. <jam...@ex...>]

FYI: I commited a bunch of xquery level unit tests
under test/src/xquery/util/util.xml for the util module

which further demonstrates how developers should test their xquery functions
using the xquery test library

which for those who do not know, is now enabled by default in conf.xml (in
trunk version) ala

<module src="resource:org/exist/xquery/lib/test.xq" uri="
http://exist-db.org/xquery/testing"/>

Its simple to use and provides us with an ability to test xquery
consistently across core and extensions ... I think we probably need to have
a discussion at some point about rationalizing the test directory (for
example where should unit tests go for xquery extension modules).

I know that this may seem a little strange (if not slightly masochistic) to
add unit tests for existing functionality but I see this kind of activity as
important to imparting
robustness to eXist especially as we are constantly refactoring and
adding/changing things.

I would ask that existing extension developers consider adding xquery level
unit tests to their work. Another consideration is if we are to run xquery
unit tests as part of default core tests.

Perhaps we can make a mention of using the xquery test library in the
various developer / manifesto docs.

James Fuller