expect_type_linter: Require usage of 'expect_type(x, type)' over...

In lintr: A 'Linter' for R Code

Require usage of expect_type(x, type) over expect_equal(typeof(x), type)

Description

testthat::expect_type() exists specifically for testing the storage type of objects. testthat::expect_equal(), testthat::expect_identical(), and testthat::expect_true() can also be used for such tests, but it is better to use the tailored function instead.

Usage

expect_type_linter()

Tags

best_practices, package_development, pkg_testthat

See Also

linters for a complete list of linters available in lintr.

Examples

# will produce lints
lint(
  text = 'expect_equal(typeof(x), "double")',
  linters = expect_type_linter()
)

lint(
  text = 'expect_identical(typeof(x), "double")',
  linters = expect_type_linter()
)

# okay
lint(
  text = 'expect_type(x, "double")',
  linters = expect_type_linter()
)

lintr documentation built on Nov. 7, 2023, 5:07 p.m.