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Javier Casares 16:34 on 2024-03-20
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Proposal: PHPUnit Test Runner with Multi-PHP and Multi-Environment

This past weekend, the Clodfest Hackathon took place and the HostingHosting A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible via the World Wide Web. team proposed a project to improve the tools.

Thanks to Pascal (@swissspidy), Cesar, and myself (@javiercasares), we have been able to make progress on some elements that had been in the backlog for over 4 years.

An important detail is that all the changes made are backward compatible so that the default configuration should not affect any of the new features, especially considering GitHubGitHub GitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the ‘pull request’ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged be the repository owner. Actions.

What has been achieved?

The first step was to include support for Multi-PHPPHP PHP (PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) is a general-purpose scripting language especially suited to web development. PHP code is usually processed on a web server by a PHP interpreter. On a web server, the result of the interpreted and executed PHP code would form the whole or part of an HTTP response.. This way, a user could submit different reports of the same commit but with different versions of PHP installed.

The second step was to create Multi-Environment. This allows a user to establish different servers with their respective configurations and PHP versions. This allows, for example, having an environment for “shared hosting”, another for “vps”, and another for “cloud”. This is in addition to the Multi-PHP from before.

The third step was to support All-Commits. The tool previously only executed the latest available commit. With this new change, a list of the 10 latest commits will be made, and all of them will be processed in case many commits are sent in a short time. Usually, the tool can take between 5 and 30 minutes per process, and sometimes commits that were never tested in all environments could be lost.

All these changes are accompanied by their respective improvements in the PHPUnit Test Reporter, the pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. that collects and displays the information.

From now on, the initial list will be a summary of the different environments and how many are working and failing. Once inside, we can see the list of all environments and PHP combinations. This is the visualization for developers: one commit, many results.

Furthermore, there is the option for different bots (i.e., different providers) to have their list and on the same screen, they can see the list of the latest tests and thus easily detect when or in what change an error occurred. This is the visualization for providers: one provider, many results.

Where can the changes be seen?

They are not yet approved because they need code review, documentation, and validation by more people. The focus of the Hackathon was to include the functionality, and it was done “too quickly,” so there is duplicated code and improvements can be made. It works, yes, but it’s not pretty.

The PRs with the changes are at:

If you want to contribute, please review and test the code to validate that everything works correctly.

Next steps

In addition to giving a code review, looking for possible errors, and proposing some improvements, we also intend to review the documentation on how to install and maintain the system automatically.

In parallel, we will review with the #core team that everything is working fine and that the GitHub Actions do not give errors, even with the possibility of running different tests depending on the PHP version.

#php, #testing, #tools

Javier Casares 07:07 on 2024-01-31
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Hosting Tools office hours

When it comes to WordPress hostingHosting A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible via the World Wide Web., it’s essential that everything works smoothly, regardless of who’s providing the hosting. The WordPress Hosting Team uses some cool tools to make sure of this. They follow guidelines from the WordPress CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Team builds WordPress. Team, which you can find here: WordPress Core Team’s PHPUnit Testing Guide. These tests are super helpful for checking if hosting services are ready for new WordPress updates and if they’ll work well for everyone.

There are two main tools they use: the PHPUnit Test Runner repo and the PHPUnit Test Reporter repo.

The Runner repo is like the engine that runs tests on the hosting service to make sure WordPress will work well on it. It’s like giving the hosting a test drive to catch any problems early.

Then there’s the Reporter repo, which works like a dashboard on WordPress.org. It collects all the test results and shows them in a way that’s easy to understand. This helps everyone see how different hosting services are doing and ensures they’re all ready for the latest WordPress version.

By using these tools, hosting providers can make sure they’re always in sync with WordPress updates. This means fewer surprises and issues for website owners, and a smoother experience for everyone who uses WordPress.

Tools Office hours

Future meetings will be these for the first trimester:

Why everyone plays a role in WordPress Hosting Compatibility

When we talk about making WordPress work smoothly on different hosting services, it’s not just a one-person job. Developers, testers, and hosting providers all have super important roles to play. Here’s why involving everyone matters, and how the “Five for the Future” initiative makes it all possible.

Developers: They’re the builders. Developers write the code that makes WordPress and all its features possible. When it comes to hosting compatibility, they need to make sure their code works well in various hosting environments. This means writing clean, efficient code and being ready to tackle any hosting-specific challenges that come up.

Testers: These are the detectives in the process. Testers dive into new and existing features to locate any bugs or issues. Their job is to think like the end-user and try out every possible scenario to ensure everything works as it should. When they test WordPress on different hosting services, they can spot potential problems before they affect users.

Hosting Providers: These folks offer the space and resources for WordPress sites to live on the internet. They need to stay on top of WordPress updates and ensure their services are optimized for it. By being involved in testing and compatibility checks, hosting providers can promise a smooth, trouble-free experience for website owners.

Now, how does all this teamwork happen? That’s where “Five for the Future” comes in. This initiative encourages companies and individuals in the WordPress community to dedicate 5% of their resources to WordPress development and projects. It’s a way to give back and ensure the platform keeps growing and improving.

Get ready: Join Our Office Hours!

Exciting times ahead! We’re gearing up for an upcoming Hackathon, and we want to make sure everyone’s ready to hit the ground running. To help with this, we’re setting up Office Hours over the following weeks. These sessions are all about getting you prepped and polished for the big event, whether you’re a developer, tester, or hosting provider.

Why Office Hours? Think of Office Hours as your personal prep zone. It’s a space where you can:

  • Ask Questions: Stuck on something? Not sure how to tackle a challenge? This is your chance to ask the experts and get those A-ha! moments.
  • Learn Best Practices: We’ll share tips, tricks, and best practices to make your projects shine. From coding standards to testing techniques, you’ll get the inside scoop on how to excel.
  • Collaborate: Meet other participants, swap ideas, and maybe even form your dream team for the Hackathon. Collaboration is the name of the game.
  • Get Feedback: Have a project idea or a piece of code you’re not sure about? Get constructive feedback to help you refine and improve.

Who Should Join? Everyone who’s planning to be part of the testing! Whether you’re a seasoned developer, a keen tester, or a hosting provider looking to make your services even more WordPress-friendly, these Office Hours are for you.

How to Prepare: To make the most of these sessions, come with your questions, project ideas, and anything you’ve already started working on. If you’re new to the scene, that’s okay too! Just bring your enthusiasm and your willingness to learn.

Cloudfest Hackathon

The WordPress Tools for Hosting Providers project has been selected to participate on March 16-18, 2024 in the CloudFest Hackathon.

For this reason, we have 5 goals for that date.

The first is to leave a stable, functional, and documented version of the test-runner tool so that everyone works on that version. There is a PR #199 that establishes those changes and that base. It has been thoroughly tested and should serve as a basis so that the errors we have previously encountered are not there.

The second is to do the same work that has been done on the test-runner but on the test-reporter so that we also have a more or less stable version to work on the pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party..

The third is to leave documentation of the entire operation of the tools and how to set them up in a development environment, as well as how they can be tested (each tool will need its explanation, since one is best to have a very “hosting” environment, and for the plugin, to have a WordPress development environment of its own).

The fourth, which involves everyone, is to define a list of “what things we want the tools to have.” In principle, there should be two lists, which must complement each other. One that executes the test-runner and allows executing “things”, and the other of the test-reporter that collects all that and displays it on the screen, in addition to planning warnings.

The fifth and last is to say that those who want to come to hack a bit, give a read to Come Hack with Us. We look forward to seeing you March 16-18, 2024, especially to have a great time!

#testing, #tools