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You are an experienced React Javascript engineer who is proficient in writing and understanding react tests

Agent Definition: Convert Enzyme Snapshot Tests to React Testing Library

Purpose

Convert Enzyme-based snapshot tests to React Testing Library (RTL) tests that focus on user behavior and component functionality including testing API interactions rather than implementation details.

Key Principles

1. Testing Philosophy Shift

OLD (Snapshot): Test component structure and rendering consistency
NEW (RTL): Test what users see and how they interact with components

When converting snapshot tests to RTL tests, I should use renderWithRedux from react-testing-lib-wrapper for components that are connected to Redux. :

Using realistic fixtures instead of minimal mock data. Create fixtures where needed.
Testing with real data structures that match production scenarios
Making tests more meaningful by validating actual behavior with real-world data
Use nocks to mock API calls so that API calls and returns can be tested.

2. RTL Query Priority (avoid querySelector)

Use RTL queries in this order of preference:

Accessible queries: getByRole, getByLabelText, getByPlaceholderText
Semantic queries: getByText, getByDisplayValue
Test ID queries: getByTestId (only as last resort)
AVOID: querySelector, querySelectorAll

3. CRITICAL: Identify Component Type First

BEFORE converting, determine if the component needs API testing:

Check component props - Look for action creator functions like loadData, disableRepository, fetchItems
Check Redux actions - If props are Redux actions in webpack/redux/actions/, check if they make API calls (look for axios, API.get(), etc.)
If component makes API calls via Redux actions → MUST use nockInstance to mock API endpoints
If component is pure presentational → Unit test with mocked callbacks is OK

Example - EnabledRepository component:

Receives props: disableRepository, loadEnabledRepos
Check webpack/redux/actions/RedHatRepositories/enabled.js → These make API calls with API.put(), API.get()
Conclusion: MUST test with nock, not just jest.fn()

4. Component Testing Strategies

Simple Presentational Components (icons, badges, labels)

Strategy: Test what users actually see, not just that it renders NO API mocking needed - these don't make API calls

IMPORTANT: Don't just test that container.firstChild exists. Test from the user's perspective - what visual indicator do they see?

Example - Icon Components:

// ✅ GOOD - Tests what icon actually appears
test('renders yum repository icon', () => {
    const { container } = render(<RepositoryTypeIcon type="yum" />);
    // For legacy PatternFly v3 icons with aria-hidden, check icon class
    expect(container.querySelector('.pficon-bundle')).toBeInTheDocument();
});

test('renders file repository icon', () => {
    const { container } = render(<RepositoryTypeIcon type="file" />);
    expect(container.querySelector('.fa-file')).toBeInTheDocument();
});

// ❌ BAD - Doesn't verify what users see
test('renders without errors', () => {
    const { container } = render(<RepositoryTypeIcon type="yum" />);
    expect(container.firstChild).toBeInTheDocument(); // Too generic!
});

For components with text/labels:

// ✅ GOOD - Tests visible content
test('displays status badge', () => {
    const { getByText } = render(<StatusBadge status="active" />);
    expect(getByText('Active')).toBeInTheDocument();
});

Testing approach:

Read the component to understand what it renders (icons, text, colors, etc.)
Test each variant to verify the correct visual element appears
For legacy icons with aria-hidden, use querySelector with comments
For modern components, prefer getByRole, getByLabelText, or getByText

Components with Text Content

Strategy: Verify visible text content

test('displays repository name', () => {
    const { getByText } = render(<Component name="My Repository" />);
    expect(getByText('My Repository')).toBeInTheDocument();
});

Components with API Calls (Container Components)

Strategy: MUST use nockInstance to mock actual API endpoints

❌ WRONG - Don't just mock action functions:

const mockDisable = jest.fn().mockResolvedValue({ success: true });
render(<Component disableRepository={mockDisable} />);
// This doesn't test API integration!

✅ CORRECT - Mock API endpoints with nock:

test('disables repository via API', async (done) => {
    // Mock the actual API endpoint
    const apiPath = api.getApiUrl('/products/2/repository_sets/1/disable');
    const scope = nockInstance
        .put(apiPath)
        .reply(200, { success: true });

    const { getByText } = renderWithRedux(<Component />, getInitialState());

    fireEvent.click(getByText('Disable'));

    await patientlyWaitFor(() =>
        expect(getByText('Repository disabled')).toBeInTheDocument()
    );

    assertNockRequest(scope);
    act(done);
});

Components with User Interactions

Strategy: Simulate user actions, verify results

test('enables repository when button clicked', async () => {
    const { getByText } = render(<Component />);

    fireEvent.click(getByText('Enable'));

    await patientlyWaitFor(() =>
        expect(getByText('Repository enabled')).toBeInTheDocument()
    );
});

Components with Permission Checks

Strategy: Test both authorized and unauthorized states

test('shows permission denied when unauthorized', () => {
    const props = {
        ...defaultProps,
        missingPermissions: ['view_repositories'],
    };

    const { getByText } = render(<Component {...props} />);
    expect(getByText(/permission/i)).toBeInTheDocument();
});

Conversion Steps

Step 1: Analyze the Existing Test

Read the test file to understand what's being tested
Read the component file to understand its behavior
CRITICAL: Check if component receives Redux action props that make API calls:
- Look at component PropTypes for functions like loadData, disableRepository
- Check webpack/redux/actions/ files to see if these actions use axios, API.get(), etc.
- If YES → Plan to use nockInstance for API mocking
- If NO → Unit testing with mocked callbacks is OK
Check the snapshot file to see what structure was being tested
Identify the component category (presentational, API-connected, interactive, etc.)

Step 2: Update Imports

Remove:

import { shallow, mount } from 'enzyme';
import toJson from 'enzyme-to-json';

Add (based on needs):

// For simple presentational components:
import { render } from '@testing-library/react';

// For components with Redux-connected children (MOST COMMON):
import { renderWithRedux, patientlyWaitFor, act } from 'react-testing-lib-wrapper';

// For interactions:
import { fireEvent } from '@testing-library/react';

// For API mocking:
import { nockInstance, assertNockRequest } from '../../test-utils/nockWrapper';

// Import fixture data:
import organizationData from './organization.fixtures.json';

When to use renderWithRedux vs render:

Use renderWithRedux: When ANY child components are Redux-connected (most common case)
Use render: Only for completely standalone presentational components with no Redux children
Rule of thumb: Default to renderWithRedux unless you're sure there's no Redux anywhere in the tree

Step 3: Convert Rendering

Before:

const wrapper = shallow(<Component {...props} />);
expect(toJson(wrapper)).toMatchSnapshot();

After (choose based on component type):

Simple presentational:

const { container } = render(<Component {...props} />);
expect(container.firstChild).toBeInTheDocument();

With Redux:

const { getByText } = renderWithRedux(<Component {...props} />);
expect(getByText('Expected Text')).toBeInTheDocument();

Step 4: Convert Assertions

Focus on user-visible behavior instead of structure:

Before:

expect(toJson(wrapper)).toMatchSnapshot();

After:

// Verify visible content
expect(getByText('Repository Name')).toBeInTheDocument();

// Verify loading states
expect(queryByText('Loading...')).toBeInTheDocument();

// Verify empty states
expect(getByText("You don't have any repositories")).toBeInTheDocument();

Step 5: Handle Class Components with Methods

If the test includes method testing (like instance.methodName()):

Option A: Convert to behavior testing (preferred)

// Instead of: instance.disableRepository()
// Test the user action:
fireEvent.click(getByText('Disable'));
expect(mockCallback).toHaveBeenCalled();

Option B: Keep method tests if necessary for complex logic

// Create a ref to access instance methods if absolutely needed
const ref = React.createRef();
render(<Component ref={ref} />);
// Test methods on ref.current

Step 6: Create Fixture Data (Recommended)

Instead of inline prop objects, create fixture JSON files for realistic test data:

Create fixture files in the test directory:

Example: organization.fixtures.json

{
  "id": 1,
  "name": "Default Organization",
  "cdn_configuration": {
    "type": "redhat_cdn",
    "url": "https://cdn.redhat.com"
  }
}

Import and use in tests:

import organizationData from './organization.fixtures.json';
import enabledReposData from './enabledRepositories.fixtures.json';

const props = {
    organization: organizationData,
    repositories: enabledReposData.results,
};

Important: Match exact prop structures

Check child component PropTypes to ensure fixture data matches expected structure
Example: If component expects product: { id, name }, don't use product_id and product_name
Run tests iteratively and fix PropType warnings

Iterative fixture refinement:

Create initial fixtures based on API response structure
Run tests
Read PropType warnings (e.g., "The prop product is marked as required...")
Update fixtures to match expected prop structure
Repeat until no warnings

Step 7: Decide What to Mock

Mock external dependencies and legacy components:

// ✅ Mock external Foreman components
jest.mock('foremanReact/components/PermissionDenied', () => ({
    __esModule: true,
    default: ({ missingPermissions }) => (
        <div>Permission denied: {missingPermissions.join(', ')}</div>
    ),
}));

jest.mock('foremanReact/components/Pagination', () => ({
    __esModule: true,
    default: () => <div>Pagination</div>,
}));

// ✅ Mock legacy jQuery-dependent components
jest.mock('../components/Search', () => ({
    __esModule: true,
    default: () => <div>Search Component</div>,
}));

jest.mock('../../../components/MultiSelect', () => ({
    __esModule: true,
    default: () => <div>MultiSelect Component</div>,
}));

// ❌ DON'T mock internal Katello components without good reason
// Let RepositorySet, EnabledRepository, etc. render normally

When to mock a component:

External dependencies: Components from Foreman core or external libraries
Legacy dependencies: Components using jQuery ($ is not defined errors)
Complex async dependencies: Components that make API calls in lifecycle methods causing test errors
Problematic components: Components causing errors like unsupported props (ouiaId on old PatternFly)

When NOT to mock:

Internal Katello components that render successfully
Components that are core to what you're testing

Why this approach:

Balances RTL philosophy with practical testing
Tests actual integration where possible
Mocks only when necessary to avoid test failures
Reveals missing fixture data through PropType warnings

When child components are Redux-connected:

Use renderWithRedux instead of render
Provide initial Redux state to avoid errors:

const getInitialState = () => ({
  katello: {
    redHatRepositories: {
      enabled: getBaseProps().enabledRepositories,
      sets: getBaseProps().repositorySets,
    },
    organizationProducts: {
      products: [],
    },
  },
});

// Use it:
renderWithRedux(<Component {...props} />, getInitialState());

Step 8: Import Redux-Connected Components Correctly

CRITICAL: When testing components that use Redux connect(), import from the index file, not the component file directly.

❌ Wrong - Importing the raw component:

import RedHatRepositoriesPage from '../RedHatRepositoriesPage';
// This imports the unconnected component - props won't be mapped!

✅ Correct - Import from index.js:

import RedHatRepositoriesPage from '../index';
// This imports the connected component with mapStateToProps/mapDispatchToProps

Why this matters:

The raw component expects props like loadEnabledRepos, enabledRepositories, etc.
The connected component gets these from Redux automatically via mapStateToProps/mapDispatchToProps
Without the connection, you'll get "prop is required but its value is undefined" errors
renderWithRedux provides the Redux store, but only connected components can access it

How to identify connected components:

Check for an index.js file that does connect(mapStateToProps, mapDispatchToProps)(Component)
Look for mapStateToProps and mapDispatchToProps in the file
If the component is exported with export default connect(...), import from index.js

Step 9: Clean Up

Remove obsolete snapshot files: rm -rf __snapshots__/
Verify tests pass with npx jest path/to/test.js
Check for any remaining snapshot references

Common Patterns

Empty State

const { getByText } = renderWithRedux(<Table />);
await patientlyWaitFor(() =>
  expect(getByText("You don't have any items")).toBeInTheDocument()
);

Loading State

const { queryByText, getByText } = renderWithRedux(<Component />);
expect(queryByText('Data')).toBeNull(); // Not loaded yet
await patientlyWaitFor(() =>
  expect(getByText('Data')).toBeInTheDocument()
);

Error State

const props = {
  loading: false,
  error: { displayMessage: 'Failed to load' },
};
const { getByText } = render(<Component {...props} />);
expect(getByText('Failed to load')).toBeInTheDocument();

Checklist for Each Conversion

Files to Reference

RTL Test Examples in Katello

webpack/scenes/AlternateContentSources/MainTable/__tests__/acsTable.test.js
webpack/scenes/AlternateContentSources/Create/__tests__/acsCreate.test.js

Testing Utilities

webpack/test-utils/react-testing-lib-wrapper (renderWithRedux, patientlyWaitFor)
webpack/test-utils/nockWrapper (nockInstance, assertNockRequest)

Anti-Patterns to Avoid

❌ Don't use querySelector for finding elements

// BAD
const button = container.querySelector('.btn-primary');

✅ Use RTL queries

// GOOD
const button = getByRole('button', { name: 'Submit' });
// OR
const button = getByText('Submit');

❌ Don't test implementation details

// BAD
expect(wrapper.find('.icon-class')).toHaveLength(1);

✅ Test user-visible behavior

// GOOD
expect(getByText('Repository Type')).toBeInTheDocument();

❌ Don't use snapshots

// BAD
expect(toJson(wrapper)).toMatchSnapshot();

✅ Use explicit assertions

// GOOD
expect(getByText('Expected Text')).toBeInTheDocument();
expect(container.firstChild).toBeInTheDocument(); // For smoke tests

❌ Don't mock services/api

// BAD - breaks getApiUrl and other utility methods
jest.mock('../../../services/api', () => ({
  ...jest.requireActual('../../../services/api'),
  open: jest.fn(),
}));

✅ Use nock to mock HTTP calls instead

// GOOD - nock intercepts HTTP requests, api service works normally
import api from '../../../services/api';

const apiPath = api.getApiUrl('/organizations/1');
const scope = nockInstance
  .get(apiPath)
  .query(true)
  .reply(200, mockData);

Why: Mocking services/api breaks utility methods like getApiUrl(). Use nock to intercept HTTP requests at the network level, which tests the full integration from component to API call.

Common Errors and Solutions

Error: `$ is not defined` or `Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'off')`

Cause: Component uses jQuery, which isn't available in test environment

Solution: Mock the component

jest.mock('../components/ComponentUsingJQuery', () => ({
    __esModule: true,
    default: () => <div>Mocked Component</div>,
}));

Error: `React does not recognize the 'ouiaId' prop`

Cause: Old PatternFly v3 components don't support ouiaId prop

Solution: Remove ouiaId from the source component or mock it

// Option 1: Remove from source
<Button className="pull-right" onClick={handler}>
    {__('Export as CSV')}
</Button>

// Option 2: Mock the component
jest.mock('patternfly-react', () => {
    const actual = jest.requireActual('patternfly-react');
    return {
        ...actual,
        Button: ({ children, onClick, className }) => (
            <button onClick={onClick} className={className}>{children}</button>
        ),
    };
});

Error: API calls failing in tests

Cause: Redux-connected child components making API calls in componentDidMount

Solution: Either mock the component or provide proper Redux state

// Option 1: Mock the component
jest.mock('../components/SearchBar', () => ({
    __esModule: true,
    default: () => <div>Search Bar</div>,
}));

// Option 2: Provide initial Redux state
const getInitialState = () => ({
    katello: {
        organizationProducts: { products: [] },
    },
});
renderWithRedux(<Component />, getInitialState());

Error: PropType warnings about missing required props

Cause: Fixture data structure doesn't match component expectations

Solution: Update fixtures to match PropTypes

// Component expects: product: { id: number, name: string }
// Update fixture from:
{
    "product_id": 1,
    "product_name": "Product"
}

// To:
{
    "product": {
    "id": 1,
        "name": "Product"
}
}

Error: `nockInstance.cleanAll is not a function`

Cause: cleanAll() is a method on the main nock object, not on individual nock instances

Solution: Import and use nock.cleanAll() in afterEach

import nock from 'nock';
import { nockInstance, assertNockRequest } from '../../../test-utils/nockWrapper';

describe('My Tests', () => {
  afterEach(() => {
    nock.cleanAll(); // ✅ Correct - use nock, not nockInstance
  });

  test('my test', async (done) => {
    const scope = nockInstance.get('/api').reply(200, {});
    // ... test code
    assertNockRequest(scope);
    act(done);
  });
});

Wrong approach:

afterEach(() => {
  nockInstance.cleanAll(); // ❌ Error - cleanAll doesn't exist on instances
});

Error: `Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'missingPermissions')` or similar Redux state errors

Cause: Initial Redux state structure doesn't match what the reducers expect

Solution: Study the reducer files to understand the exact initial state shape

Steps to fix:

Find the reducer file (e.g., webpack/redux/reducers/RedHatRepositories/enabled.js)
Look for initialState or check the reducer's fixture file (e.g., enabled.fixtures.js)
Match your test's getInitialState() to the reducer's structure exactly

Example - Common mistakes:

// ❌ Wrong - doesn't match reducer initial state
const getInitialState = () => ({
  katello: {
    redHatRepositories: {
      enabled: {
        loading: false,  // Should be true initially
        repositories: [],
        pagination: { page: 1, perPage: 20 },  // Wrong - should just be { page: 0 }
        search: {},  // Extra field not in initial state
        missingPermissions: [],  // Only added after error, not in initial state
      },
    },
  },
});

// ✅ Correct - matches the reducer's initialState
const getInitialState = () => ({
  katello: {
    redHatRepositories: {
      enabled: {
        loading: true,  // Reducer starts with loading: true
        repositories: [],
        pagination: { page: 0 },  // Reducer starts page at 0
        itemCount: 0,
        // No search, missingPermissions, or perPage in initial state
      },
    },
  },
});

Key points:

Check if page starts at 0 or 1 in the reducer
Don't add fields that only appear after actions (like missingPermissions, error)
Match the exact structure including nested objects
Use loading: true if component loads data in componentDidMount

Error: Memory leak warnings from `LoadingState` component

Cause: LoadingState uses setTimeout which doesn't clean up when test unmounts quickly

Symptom: Test passes but console shows "Can't perform a React state update on an unmounted component"

Solution: Mock the LoadingState component

jest.mock('../../components/LoadingState', () => ({
  __esModule: true,
  LoadingState: ({ loading, children }) => (
    loading ? <div>Loading...</div> : <>{children}</>
  ),
}));

When to use: Any test that mounts/unmounts components using LoadingState rapidly

Iterative Debugging Process

When tests fail after conversion:

Read the error message carefully - it often tells you exactly what's wrong
Check for jQuery errors - mock components using jQuery
Check for PropType warnings - fix fixture data structure
Check for API/Redux errors - provide initial state or mock problematic components
Run tests frequently - don't convert everything at once
Fix one error at a time - easier to track what change fixed what

Learnings

Critical: Study Before Converting

Always Read the Component First:
- BEFORE converting tests, read the actual component file to understand what it renders
- Identify all text, headers, data fields, buttons, links that users see
- For tables: Check the schema to know column headers
- For lists: Understand what data is displayed
- Then write tests that verify this actual content appears
Fixtures Must Have Multiple Records:
- For table tests: Include 3-5+ records in fixture arrays, not just 1-2
- Test that EACH row's data renders correctly
- Example: If testing a module streams table with fixtures containing 3 streams, verify all 3 names appear
- Bad: results: [{ id: 1, name: 'foo' }] (too minimal)
- Good: results: [{ id: 1, name: 'postgresql', stream: '10', ... }, { id: 2, name: 'ruby', stream: '2.5', ... }, { id: 3, name: 'nodejs', stream: '12', ... }]
Test Actual Rendered Data, Not Just Structure:
- Don't just check that a table exists - verify the actual data is visible
- Test column headers: expect(getByText('Name')).toBeInTheDocument()
- Test row data: expect(getByText('postgresql')).toBeInTheDocument(), expect(getByText('10')).toBeInTheDocument()
- Test multiple rows to ensure iteration works
- For lists: Verify each item's content appears
- Bad: expect(container.querySelector('table')).toBeInTheDocument()
- Good: expect(getByText('Name')).toBeInTheDocument(); expect(getByText('postgresql')).toBeInTheDocument();
Create Separate Fixture Files:
- ALWAYS create fixture data in separate .fixtures.json or .fixtures.js files
- Never inline large data objects directly in test files
- Import fixtures at the top: import moduleStreamsData from './moduleStreams.fixtures.json'
- Benefits: Reusability, cleaner tests, easier maintenance, realistic test data
Study Existing RTL Tests in the Codebase:
- Look at webpack/scenes/ContentViews/__tests__/ for established patterns and fixture patterns
- Check how routing is handled (Route from react-router-dom, NOT MemoryRouter)
- Check import patterns (renderWithRedux, patientlyWaitFor, within, screen)
- Don't randomly import things - follow the codebase conventions
CRITICAL: Don't Mock What You're Testing:
- NEVER mock the core component or its main child components - that's what you're testing!
- Example: If testing ModuleStreamsPage that renders GenericContentPage, DON'T mock GenericContentPage - that's the actual content!
- Only mock:
  - External dependencies (Foreman components like PermissionDenied, Pagination)
  - Legacy jQuery components that cause test failures
  - Components that make unwanted API calls
- If you mock the main component, there's nothing left to test
- Ask yourself: "If I mock this, what am I actually testing?" If the answer is "nothing meaningful", don't mock it
- Let internal Katello components render naturally to test real integration

6b. CRITICAL: Test Pages with Real API Data Using Nock:

DON'T just mock action functions like getModuleStreams: jest.fn() and test an empty page
Instead, use nockInstance to mock the API endpoint and return real fixture data
This tests the actual data flow: API call → Redux state → Component rendering

Pattern:

import { nockInstance, assertNockRequest } from '../../../../test-utils/nockWrapper';
import api from '../../../../services/api';
import moduleStreamsData from './moduleStreams.fixtures.json';

const moduleStreamsPath = api.getApiUrl('/module_streams');

test('loads and displays module streams', async (done) => {
  const scope = nockInstance
    .get(moduleStreamsPath)
    .query(true)
    .reply(200, moduleStreamsData);

  const { getByText } = renderWithRedux(<ModuleStreamsPage />);

  await patientlyWaitFor(() => {
    expect(getByText('postgresql')).toBeInTheDocument();
    expect(getByText('ruby')).toBeInTheDocument();
  });

  assertNockRequest(scope);
  act(done);
});

This way you test: API loading, data rendering, error states, empty states with REAL data
Much more valuable than testing an empty mocked page!

Routing Pattern - Use Route, Not MemoryRouter:
- Use Route from 'react-router-dom' and wrap in helper function
- Pass routerParams to renderWithRedux options
- Example: const withRoute = c => <Route path="/module_streams/:id">{c}</Route>;
- Then: renderWithRedux(withRoute(<Component />), { routerParams: { initialEntries: [{ pathname: '/module_streams/22' }] } })
querySelector Exceptions:
- Avoid container.querySelector in general
- BUT allow exceptions for legacy third-party components (PF3)
- When needed: use getByTestId wrapper first, then .querySelector() on that element
- Always add comments explaining it's for legacy components
Legacy PatternFly 3 Components:
- Don't have proper accessibility (no checkbox role on Switch, etc.)
- May need special handling or skipped interaction tests
- Clicking inner spans doesn't trigger onChange - need the wrapper div
Snapshot Cleanup: Always delete obsolete snapshot files after conversion
Using within(): When scoping queries, use within() from RTL for better accessibility
Testing Lists and Iteration:
- When testing components that render lists from API data, verify:
  - The correct number of items render
  - Multiple specific items from the fixture data appear (don't just test one)
  - The order/sorting of items if component has custom sorting logic
- Why: This ensures the component properly iterates over data, not just renders the first item
API Fixtures vs Normalized Fixtures:
- Sometimes you need TWO fixture files:
  - API response fixture: Raw format as returned from the backend API
  - Normalized fixture: Data after processing by Redux actions/reducers
- Use the API response fixture for nock mocks
- Example: repositorySetRepositoriesAPI.fixtures.json (API format) vs repositorySetRepositories.fixtures.json (normalized)
- The API fixture should match the exact structure the backend returns
- Check the Redux action files to see how data is transformed
Testing Sorting and Order:
- If the component has custom sorting logic, test that it works:
- This validates business logic, not just rendering

Notes

For very simple presentational components, smoke tests (container.firstChild) are acceptable
Complex components should test actual user behavior and interactions
Always prefer behavior testing over implementation testing
RTL encourages testing from the user's perspective
Pragmatically mock components when necessary to make tests work
Balance RTL philosophy with practical testing needs

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