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The testing framework should verify DataSHIELD functions provide accurate and expected results. However, it should also verify the mathematical correctness of the outcomes of any functions.

Who should be using this testing framework?

This testing framework has been developed with many types of users in mind. Because of the nature of DataSHIELD, we would recommend anybody who wishes to write some tests to develop the following knowledge:

• Introduction to testthat and unit testing in R

• Completed the Introduction to R

• Developed an advanced understanding of mathematics and statistics

• Understand the test-driven programming paradigm

Structure of the documentation

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