cppunit ☆

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Description:
Unit testing framework for C++

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.15.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: testing c++ unit-testing framework development

Install: brew install cppunit

About:
CppUnit is a C++ port of the JUnit framework, providing a robust platform for writing and executing unit tests. It helps developers ensure code correctness by isolating and testing individual components. The framework integrates smoothly into build systems and supports various output formats for test results.

Key Features:

JUnit-inspired API for familiar testing patterns
Supports multiple test runners (text, GUI, XML)
Macros for easy test case and suite creation
Platform-independent design

Use Cases:

Automated regression testing for C++ applications
Test-driven development (TDD) workflows
Continuous integration pipelines for C++ projects

Alternatives:

Google Test (gtest) – More modern and actively maintained, with richer features like mock support
Catch2 – Header-only framework using modern C++, known for expressive syntax

License: LGPL-2.1-only

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

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