How to check if instance object inside controller has attribute set in rspec for REST?

Question

I'm working with a REST approach with rails and I'm not using the notation assign "@user" inside the controllers.

Example of my controller:

def create
    user = User.new
    user.star = true
    user.save
    ...
end

For a classic rails app this the solution:

expect(assigns(:user).star).to be_present

But unlike the use of @, I need to access the user

How can I achieve that? Thanks!

The best approach would be to not test the controller. Put this in a service and test the service. Have the controller use the service. Then test everything is wired together correctly with an integration test. — Alex Peachey
– Alex Peachey, Commented Jul 25, 2014 at 22:17
@AlexPeachey Thanks. I'm kind of new in tests, but will I not step in this problem again? Could you guide me with some links to achieve it? — Luccas
– Luccas, Commented Jul 25, 2014 at 23:40

infused · Accepted Answer · 2014-07-25 22:24:48Z

2

Since you're creating the user you could just load the last one created:

describe 'create action' do
  let(:user) { User.last }

  it 'sets star to true' do
    post :create, user: {}
    expect(user.star).to be_truthy
  end
end

answered Jul 25, 2014 at 22:24

infused

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juliangonzalez Over a year ago

Model.last!! Genius haha

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