How to mock request and response in nodejs to test middleware/controllers?

Question

My application has several layers: middleware, controllers, managers. Controllers interface is identical to middlewares one: (req, res, next).

So my question is: how ca

Answer 1

Take a look at node-tdd and the useNock flag. It builds on top of mocha and nock and automatically creates and uses a recording file for each test.

We love that it's so easy to use. Basically just "enable and forget" and focus on writing requests / test cases. If requests for a test change, one still needs to delete or adjust the recording file, but at least it's entirely separate from the code.