End-to-End Tests¶

The end-to-end tests located in ci/end-to-end/ require a test Elasticsearch server with dummy test data. This section outlines the steps to set up the environment and run the tests effectively.

Setup and Test Execution¶

Start the Elasticsearch Server: Before running the tests, ensure the Elasticsearch server is up and running. To start the server, use the following command:
```
bundle exec rake elasticsearch:start
```
This will initiate the Elasticsearch server using Docker Compose. Allow a few seconds for the server to initialize.
Upload Test Data: After starting the server, upload the test data from all .index files. This step is essential to prepare the server for running the tests.
```
bundle exec rake elasticsearch:upload
```
Run the End-to-End Tests: With the Elasticsearch server and test data set up, execute the end-to-end tests:
```
bundle exec rspec spec/end-to-end/ --exclude-pattern=
```

Convenient Workflow¶

For a more streamlined workflow, you can use the following task to start the Elasticsearch server and upload test data consecutively:

bundle exec rake elasticsearch:start_and_upload

This task will invoke the elasticsearch:start and elasticsearch:upload tasks consecutively, ensuring that your server is up and running with the required test data before running the tests.

Cleanup¶

Stop the Elasticsearch Server: After completing the tests, shut down the Elasticsearch server using the following command:
```
bundle exec rake elasticsearch:stop
```
This command will stop and remove the Docker containers associated with the test server.

By following these steps, you can successfully run and manage your end-to-end tests in a controlled and organized manner.