Advanced Node and Express 11 - Tests should be done asynchronously

So, I thought I should report something I found. My app* was being accepted/rejected at random by this challenge. Apparently the tests are not waiting for the server to respond and that causes them to fail (since they depend on each other).

After adding some delays to my responses the probability to pass the test increased a lot (if a timeout doesn’t occur).

// Enable to pass the challenge called "Advanced Node and Express - 
// Registration of New Users"
if (process.env.ENABLE_DELAYS) app.use((req, res, next) => {
  switch (req.method) {
    case 'GET':
      switch (req.url) {
        case '/logout': return setTimeout(() => next(), 500);
        case '/profile': return setTimeout(() => next(), 700);
        default: next();
      }
    break;
    case 'POST':
      switch (req.url) {
        case '/login': return setTimeout(() => next(), 900);
        default: next();
      }
    break;
    default: next();
  }
});

* Here is a link for making a new app on Glitch. (You only have to complete the .env file.)

I also had issues with some of the following challenges.

[smartITNinja]

Yes, I passed this test today using @lucasMontenegro tip.

But, additionally do this:

1.- Clear you database 2.- Update your server.js file (eg: append a new blank line) to restart the application 3.- Run the test

Important: In my case, if you don’t update your server.js file before running the test then you won’t be able to pass it.

[h15200]

I want to thank @lucasMontenegro for the help!

Just to have it all in one place:

1. Use Lucas’s helpful glitch link
2. set the env ENABLE_DELAYS=true along with your other settings
3. In my case I had to change the profile.pug line 11 to: h1.border.center Profile Home FCC Advanced Node and Express
4. Clear your database
5. Restart the server on server.js (just hit return)
6. Run the test and pray!

It took me a long time but it finally worked… good luck, all!