aws-sdk-client-mock VS mocha

If you are using the AWS JS SDK v3, the best way to mock it for unit tests is to use the aws-sdk-client-mock library.

This does not mean we never used aws-sdk-mock - haven't tried yet this version for SDK v3 - check this article for more info - but in general I try to write very simple unit tests, and very simple integration tests, keeping mocks to a minimum.

Using something like Vitest, Jest, or Mocha didn't work because:

MochaJS is a feature-rich JavaScript test framework running on Node.js, making it a popular choice for both backend and frontend testing. It's known for its flexibility and straightforward syntax, allowing for asynchronous testing and the use of any assertion library.

We use Jest Framework for testing. Jest is not a dogma, and, of course, in its place can be any other test runner, such as Mocha or Ava. Let's focus on tests. I'll provide a short example because I don’t want to waste your time. You can find the full version here. It's crucial to read the comments in the code below. Let's go!

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