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Jest · Function

describe

describe(name, fn) groups related Jest tests under a name. It can be nested, but it is optional.

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describe(name, fn)

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  • test
  • describe.each
  • describe.only
  • describe.skip
  • beforeAll
  • beforeEach
  • afterAll
  • afterEach

Source: Globals · Jest. Checked 2026-11-03.