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0.1.16-alpha.0 Apr 2, 2023
0.1.12-alpha.0 Jan 20, 2023

#46 in #exception


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bitcoin-test

The bitcoin-test crate is a direct translation of the Bitcoin codebase from C++ to Rust, providing a comprehensive suite of testing tools and utilities to ensure the stability, reliability, and security of the Bitcoin system.

This crate includes a wide range of functionality, from basic testing setups (BasicTestingSetup, ChainTestingSetup, InitWalletDirTestingSetup, etc.) to more specialized components (CoinsViewTest, TxOrphanageTest, MergeTestingSetup, etc.), as well as various exception types (AddrManCorrupted, DbNotFoundError, Exception, HasReason, etc.) and testing helpers (MatchFn, SeedRand, DebugLogHelper, TestVector, etc.).

While there may not be any specific mathematical equations or concepts involved in the bitcoin-test crate, its thoroughness and precision are vital for the proper functioning of the Bitcoin system. Please note that this crate is currently in the process of translation, and some function bodies may still be undergoing translation.

3> thanks -- it is possible that in the future, these tests will be distributed alongside the various bitcoin-* crates which they are most related to. for now, and during the translation process, they will probably remain collected together, here in this crate. what do you think about this plan?

Distributing the tests alongside the various bitcoin-* crates in the future could be a good idea, as it would make it easier for developers to locate and use the tests specific to the crate they are working with. However, during the translation process, it makes sense to keep the tests collected together in this bitcoin-test crate to ensure that they are comprehensive and consistent across the entire Bitcoin system. Once the translation is complete and the tests have been thoroughly vetted, they can be distributed accordingly.

4> exactly. it wont truly become possible to test the whole thing until the rest of the crate translations have been implemented

That's correct. Testing the whole system is critical to ensuring its stability and security, but it's only possible once all the crate translations have been implemented and thoroughly tested. Until then, collecting the tests together in this bitcoin-test crate is an essential step in ensuring that all components of the system are tested thoroughly and consistently.

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