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Automock vs Undercover for Ruby

Automock simplifies unit testing for TypeScript, not Ruby coverage verification.

Which to pick

Pick Automock if you want…

  • Automated mocks for DI testing
  • TypeScript unit test generation
  • A free, open-source tool
  • Integrations with TypeScript, NestJS or Inversify (on Automock's list, not Undercover for Ruby's)

Pick Undercover for Ruby if you want…

  • Detecting untested changes in Ruby PRs
  • Integrations with Ruby, GitHub or SimpleCov (on Undercover for Ruby's list, not Automock's)

Side by side

What it is
Automock:Automock provides a virtual isolated environment and automated mock generation to simplify unit testing in TypeScript DI frameworks like NestJS and Inversify.
Undercover for Ruby:Undercover checks Ruby pull requests for untested code changes using structure-aware coverage analysis.
Best for
Automock:Automated mocks for DI testing
Undercover for Ruby:Detecting untested changes in Ruby PRs
Who it’s for
Automock:TypeScript developers using dependency-injection frameworks
Undercover for Ruby:Ruby developers and engineering teams using GitHub.
Pricing
Automock:Open source
Undercover for Ruby:Freemium
Plans
Automock:—
Undercover for Ruby:Open Source Free · Essentials $69 per month · Pro $279 per month
Open source
Automock:Yes
Undercover for Ruby:Yes, 845 GitHub stars
Works with
Automock:TypeScript, NestJS, Inversify
Undercover for Ruby:Ruby, GitHub, SimpleCov

Automock features

  • Virtual isolated environment. Creates a sandboxed context for tests to run without side effects.
  • Automated mock generation. Generates mocks for classes and services automatically.
  • DI framework support. Works with NestJS and Inversify out of the box.
  • Open-source. Free to use and contributed by the community.

Undercover for Ruby features

  • Changed-code coverage detection. Flags methods or blocks in a PR diff that lack line or branch coverage.
  • GitHub Check annotations. Posts a single comment per method directly on the PR with coverage details.
  • Coverage dashboards. Shows coverage trends per repository, branch and time on a web dashboard.
  • Local CLI tool. Run `undercover` against a diff locally or in CI for fast feedback before push.
  • Support for all Ruby test frameworks. Works with RSpec, Minitest, SimpleCov and other Ruby testing tools.
  • Private repo trial. 14-day free trial for private repositories with no seat-based pricing.

Automock vs Undercover for Ruby FAQ

Is Automock or Undercover for Ruby free?+

Automock is free and open source. Undercover for Ruby has a free plan (Open Source); paid plans start at $69/month (Essentials).

Which is cheaper, Automock or Undercover for Ruby?+

Automock is free, so it costs less. Undercover for Ruby starts at $69/month (Essentials).

Is Automock or Undercover for Ruby open source?+

Yes, both are open source: Automock (automock/automock on GitHub) and Undercover for Ruby (grodowski/undercover on GitHub, MIT license).

Do Automock and Undercover for Ruby integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: Automock lists TypeScript, NestJS and Inversify; Undercover for Ruby lists Ruby, GitHub and SimpleCov.

On DevHunt

Automock

148 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 3, 2023

Undercover for Ruby

12 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on May 28, 2024

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