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Test File Naming Conventions & Customization

Early AI follows a standardized naming convention for test files to ensure clarity and consistency. This guide explains the default naming format and the customization options available in the extension’s settings.

Default Naming Convention​

The test file name is derived from the function name using the following format: .early..js or ts

Example:​

  • For a function named calculateSum in a JavaScript file:
    • The test file will be named: calculateSum.early.test.js
  • For TypeScript:
    • The test file will be named: calculateSum.early.test.ts

Handling Duplicate Test Files:​

If tests are generated multiple times for the same function, Early AI automatically appends a counter to the filename to prevent overwriting:

  • Second Test File: calculateSum1.early.test.js
  • Third Test File: calculateSum2.early.test.js

Customizing Test File Names​

In the extension’s settings, you can customize the naming conventions for test files through two configurations:

1. Test Suffix​

This setting allows you to choose the suffix used in test file names. Options are:

  • test (default): Generates test files with the .early.test.js or .early.test.ts suffix.
  • spec: Generates test files with the .early.spec.js or .early.spec.ts suffix.

Example:​

  • Function Name: calculateSum

    • Suffix: test → calculateSum.early.test.js
    • Suffix: spec → calculateSum.early.spec.js
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2. Test File Name Case​

This setting determines how multi-word function names are formatted in the test file name. Options are:

  • Camel Case (default):
    Converts multi-word names into camel case.
    Example:

    • Function Name: calculateSum
    • Test File Name: calculateSum.early.test.js

  • Kebab Case:
    Converts multi-word names into kebab case (lowercase with hyphens).
    Example:

    • Function Name: calculateSum
    • Test File Name: calculate-sum.early.test.js

Example for Multi-Word Function Names:​

  • Function Name: processDataChunk

    • Camel Case → processDataChunk.early.test.js
    • Kebab Case → process-data-chunk.early.test.js
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Notes​

  • Extension View: Both configurations are available in the Settings view of the Early AI extension.
  • Consistency: These options allow you to maintain consistency across your project based on your team’s preferences.
  • Defaults: The default options are:
    • Test Suffix: test
    • Test File Name Case: Camel Case

With these configurations, Early AI provides the flexibility to align test file names with your project's conventions while maintaining clarity and organization.