How to Display RequestedBy Name in Go Test Function

Learn how to populate a test function with provided input in Go and display the name of the user when a status check fails.
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How to Display RequestedBy Name in Go Test Function

When developing software, ensuring that your code works as expected is crucial. In the context of writing tests in Go, you'll often need to validate certain conditions and provide feedback when something isn't right. One common question among new Go developers is how to modify a test function to not only check conditions but also display useful information when an error occurs.

In this guide, we’ll tackle how you can populate a test function with specified input in Go, specifically focusing on how to output the name of a user when certain conditions aren't met.

The Problem

The situation arises in your TestBookingListing_provisionHistory function where you want to check the status of a BookingListing. If the status isn't what you expect, you would like to display the name of the user who requested the booking, which is held in the RequestedBy field of your BookingListing struct.

Given Code Sample

Here’s the relevant part of your existing code for reference:

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In this code, you are checking if the status of RequestedBy equals StatusExpired but you want to log the user’s name if they are not expired.

The Solution

To address this issue, you simply need to add a few lines of code. Here's how to do it step by step.

Enhance Your Error Check Logic

Depending on your logic flow, you have two primary options:

Stop the Test on Error

Continue and Log the User’s Name

Option 1: Stop Test If Not Expired

In this version, when the status is not expired, you log an error and then return. This is useful for halting execution in cases where you need strict error conditions.

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Option 2: Log the Name but Continue

If you want to ensure that the test continues even if you hit an unexpected state, you can modify your error handling like this:

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Conclusion

By incorporating these simple adjustments into your test function, you will not only be able to validate conditions effectively but also provide more insightful feedback about what went wrong. Logging user information like RequestedBy enhances the debugging process and improves your test capabilities.

Feel free to experiment with both options depending on your testing philosophy, and ensure that your tests are both informative and effective. Happy coding in Go!

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