TASK-FIX-JEST-ESM-MOCK-20250420-013600.md•5.44 kB
# Task: Fix Jest ESM Module Mocking Issue
**Goal:** Resolve the failing integration tests (`npm test`) caused by Jest's inability to correctly mock ESM modules in the current project setup.
**Status:** Pending
**Coordinator:** TASK-CMD-20250420-011500 (Related to TypeScript Refactor)
**Assigned To:** bug-fixer
**Acceptance Criteria:**
* The specific error `TypeError: mockedCreatePayment.mockClear is not a function` (and any related mocking errors) is resolved.
* All integration tests in `tests/integration.test.ts` pass successfully when running `npm test`.
* The solution maintains the project's ESM nature if possible, or clearly documents the necessary configuration changes (e.g., forcing CommonJS for tests via Babel/Jest config).
* The solution is robust and doesn't introduce regressions.
**Context Files:**
* `project_journal/tasks/TASK-TS-REFACTOR-20250420-011500.md` (See Summary section for details on the issue and attempted fixes)
* `jest.config.js`
* `babel.config.cjs`
* `tsconfig.json`
* `package.json`
* `tests/integration.test.ts`
* `src/tools/createPayment.ts` (and its mock)
* `src/tools/queryPayment.ts` (and its mock)
* `tests/__mocks__/` directory
**Checklist:**
* `[⏳]` Review the "🔴 Unresolved Issue" section in `project_journal/tasks/TASK-TS-REFACTOR-20250420-011500.md` to understand the problem and previous attempts.
* `[⏳]` Analyze `jest.config.js`, `babel.config.cjs`, and `tsconfig.json` for potential conflicts or misconfigurations related to ESM/TypeScript/Jest transformation.
* `[⏳]` Examine the mocking implementation in `tests/integration.test.ts` and the mock files (`tests/__mocks__/`, `src/tools/__mocks__/`).
* `[⏳]` Research current best practices and known issues for mocking ESM modules with Jest, TypeScript, and Babel. Consider Jest's experimental ESM support (`--experimental-vm-modules`).
* `[⏳]` Attempt alternative mocking strategies or configuration adjustments (e.g., using `babel-plugin-transform-vite-meta-env`, adjusting Babel targets, modifying Jest `transform` config).
* `[⏳]` If direct ESM mocking remains problematic, investigate forcing CommonJS transformation specifically for the test environment (e.g., using separate Babel env config for tests).
* `[⏳]` Implement the chosen solution.
* `[⏳]` Run `npm test` repeatedly to confirm the fix and ensure no new errors arise. 📣
* `[⏳]` Document the solution and any necessary configuration changes clearly.
* `[⏳]` Commit the relevant file changes.
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**Log - 2025-04-20 01:35 AM (Bug Fixer)**
* **Action:** Reviewed previous task log `TASK-TS-REFACTOR-20250420-011500.md`.
* **Findings:** The core issue stems from Jest's interaction with the refactored ESM/TypeScript modules. Standard mocking techniques failed, resulting in `TypeError: mockedCreatePayment.mockClear is not a function`. Previous attempts to adjust Jest/Babel configurations were unsuccessful.
* **Next Step:** Reproduce the error locally by running `npm test`.
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**Log - 2025-04-20 01:35 AM (Bug Fixer)**
* **Action:** Executed `npm test`.
* **Outcome:** **Success (Bug Reproduced)**. Tests failed with the expected error: `TypeError: mockedCreatePayment.mockClear is not a function` in `tests/integration.test.ts:54`.
* **Next Step:** Diagnose the root cause by examining test setup, mock implementation, and Jest/Babel configurations.
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**Log - 2025-04-20 01:38 AM (Bug Fixer)**
* **Action:** Modified `package.json` to remove `NODE_OPTIONS=--experimental-vm-modules` from test scripts. Modified `jest.config.js` to remove `extensionsToTreatAsEsm` and set `useESM: false` for `ts-jest`. Executed `npm test`.
* **Outcome:** **Success!** All tests in `tests/integration.test.ts` passed. The original `TypeError` and subsequent `ReferenceError` are resolved.
* **Regression Test:** Existing tests in `tests/integration.test.ts` serve as regression tests for the mocking configuration, confirming it now works correctly. No new tests specific to the configuration fix were added.
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**Status:** ✅ Complete
**Outcome:** Success
**Summary:** Resolved Jest ESM module mocking issues by configuring the entire test environment to run in CommonJS mode. This involved removing Jest's experimental ESM flags (`NODE_OPTIONS=--experimental-vm-modules`, `extensionsToTreatAsEsm`, `useESM: true`) and ensuring Babel converts TypeScript to CommonJS specifically for the test environment (`babel.config.cjs` with `modules: 'auto'` for `NODE_ENV=test`).
**Root Cause:** The core issue stemmed from conflicts and limitations in Jest's experimental ESM support when combined with `ts-jest`, Babel transformations, and module mocking (especially factory mocks). Attempting to run tests in ESM mode while relying on transformations that might implicitly introduce CommonJS patterns (like `require` during mocking) led to errors (`TypeError: mockClear is not a function`, `ReferenceError: require is not defined`). Switching the test environment entirely to the more stable CommonJS mode resolved these conflicts.
**References:**
* `package.json` (modified test scripts)
* `jest.config.js` (modified transform, removed ESM settings)
* `babel.config.cjs` (ensured CJS conversion for test env)
* `tests/integration.test.ts` (tests now pass)
**Verification:** All tests passed successfully after applying the configuration changes (`npm test` exit code 0).