MixTester - tiny tool for testing mix tasks and any other project management tools

[gisselletdean]

MixTester


This is a tiny tool I’ve developed during implementation of incremental compilation for my optimizing compiler. MixTester’s primary goal was to provide very simple and handy helpers for mix project initialization and project management in test environment.
Features

• 100% documented
• Real mix project management experience with new flags and other stuff
• Application env configuration
• Dependency list and other mix.exs configuration
• Handy and simple helpers for common commands
• ExUnit’s async friendly

[MaritzaSchmidt]

I wish I’d had something like MixTester a couple of years ago when I was debugging an issue in a custom mix task for a project. Back then, setting up a test environment to replicate the problem felt like a chore—managing dependencies, configurations, and ensuring cleanup was a manual, time-consuming process.
If you're looking to expand its reach, you might consider sharing it with folks managing complex Elixir projects. Tools like this simplify workflows and could be invaluable, especially for teams juggling deadlines. When I’ve felt stuck with workflows, mantralis.co.uk has been a lifesaver—they offer project management resources and expertise that really helped streamline my processes.