Tests were run but no plan was declared and done

thanos1983 has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:

Hello Monks,

I finally manage to upload my module on CPAN (Net::SNTP::Client).

Although that I tried to verify all test cases would go green before uploading the module, this error came up. I can only assume that is a minor fix since it is not related with the tests that I have written.

Ok then further analysis, of problem replication. I got suggestion of a fellow monk kcott on steps to follow when building a new module ref (Step-by-step: Making the module). Well everything looked good after the make test (locally) got Pass.

Previously I was building the module with h2xs which was creating the same files apart from the /t (Test directory). Before I had one file named NET-SNTP-CLIENT.t where all the test cases where located.

By using the Module::Starter module to build my module, in the /t directory I got 4 files (00-load.t, manifest.t, pod.t, pod-coverage.t). I placed all my test cases inside 00-load.t, I assume this is the correct directory because when I execute make test I get:

Sample of make test:

Skip blib/lib/Net/SNTP/Client.pm (unchanged)
PERL_DL_NONLAZY=1 "/usr/bin/perl" "-MExtUtils::Command::MM" "-MTest::H
+arness" "-e" "undef *Test::Harness::Switches; test_harness(0, 'blib/l
+ib', 'blib/arch')" t/*.t
t/00-load.t ....... 1/? # Testing Net::SNTP::Client 0.01, Perl 5.01800
+2, /usr/bin/perl
t/00-load.t ....... ok    
t/manifest.t ...... skipped: Author tests not required for installatio
+n
t/pod-coverage.t .. skipped: Author tests not required for installatio
+n
t/pod.t ........... skipped: Author tests not required for installatio
+n
All tests successful.
Files=4, Tests=15,  0 wallclock secs ( 0.03 usr  0.00 sys +  0.11 cusr
+  0.01 csys =  0.15 CPU)
Result: PASS
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Which indicates that all test were OK. But when I uploaded the module I got the following error from 5 different test cases.

Sample of output error:

------------------------------
PROGRAM OUTPUT
------------------------------

Output from '/usr/bin/make test':

PERL_DL_NONLAZY=1 "/home/sand/src/perl/repoperls/installed-perls/perl/
+perl-5.10.1/5da8/bin/perl" "-MExtUtils::Command::MM" "-MTest::Harness
+" "-e" "undef *Test::Harness::Switches; test_harness(0, 'blib/lib', '
+blib/arch')" t/*.t
Type of arg 1 to keys must be hash (not private variable) at t/00-load
+.t line 95, near "$hashRefOutput;"
Execution of t/00-load.t aborted due to compilation errors.
# Tests were run but no plan was declared and done_testing() was not s
+een.
# Looks like your test exited with 255 just after 1.
t/00-load.t ....... 
Dubious, test returned 255 (wstat 65280, 0xff00)
All 1 subtests passed 
t/manifest.t ...... skipped: Author tests not required for installatio
+n
t/pod-coverage.t .. skipped: Author tests not required for installatio
+n
t/pod.t ........... skipped: Author tests not required for installatio
+n

Test Summary Report
-------------------
t/00-load.t     (Wstat: 65280 Tests: 1 Failed: 0)
  Non-zero exit status: 255
  Parse errors: No plan found in TAP output
Files=4, Tests=1,  0 wallclock secs ( 0.03 usr  0.02 sys +  0.09 cusr 
+ 0.02 csys =  0.16 CPU)
Result: FAIL
Failed 1/4 test programs. 0/1 subtests failed.
Makefile:818: recipe for target 'test_dynamic' failed
make: *** [test_dynamic] Error 255
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After searching on the web I only found this PAUSE problem. Unfortunately I can get that much of information out of it. The error looks the same, and from what I see someone did create a ticket on how to solve it.

From PAUSE problem

I was getting the above errors on Debian 6.0. It worked for me after applying the patch.

Does anyone has an idea how to fix this problem? I just download the module from CPAN and install it locally (LinuxOS) seems I did not got any errors.

Thank you everyone for your time and effort.

Seeking for Perl wisdom...on the process of learning...not there...yet!

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Re: Tests were run but no plan was declared and done_testing() was not seen. by toolic (Bishop) on Jul 10, 2015 at 18:30 UTC
t/00-load.t line 95, near "$hashRefOutput; This is line 95: `my @gotHashRefKeys = keys $hashRefOutput;` [download] I'm using Perl version 5.12, and I get this error. My version of keys shows: `keys HASH keys ARRAY` [download] The latest docs also support `keys EXPR`: Starting with Perl 5.14, keys can take a scalar EXPR, which must contain a reference to an unblessed hash or array. This test is not portable across all versions run by CPANTesters.	[reply] [d/l] [select]
Re^2: Tests were run but no plan was declared and done_testing() was not seen. by choroba (Cardinal) on Jul 10, 2015 at 23:35 UTC
You can use Syntax::Construct to find out, or even to tell Perl and fellow programmers reading your code: `use Syntax::Construct qw{ auto-deref };` [download] End of blatant boasting plug لսႽ† ᥲᥒ⚪⟊Ⴙᘓᖇ Ꮅᘓᖇ⎱ Ⴙᥲ𝇋ƙᘓᖇ	[reply] [d/l]
Re^3: Tests were run but no plan was declared and done_testing() was not seen. (Syntax::Construct) by toolic (Bishop) on Jul 13, 2015 at 13:50 UTC
Syntax::Construct looks like a useful tool. All useful tools should be promoted. However, after reading the POD, it is not clear to me why I should use it. I understand that I can add this line to a Perl file... `use Syntax::Construct qw( // ... /r );` [download] and it will give me a message like: `Unsupported construct /r at ... line ... (Perl 5.014)` [download] I am running on Perl version 5.12. Is this telling me that the /r construct was added in Perl version 5.014? If so, I find that very helpful. However, can you elaborate on the `qw( // ... /r )`? It's not clear from the POD why you chose that. Is that guaranteed to cover all the constructs supported by the module? Regarding `use Syntax::Construct qw{ auto-deref };`, if I am using 5.14 (which supports keys EXPR), does this alter the behavior of my code with `keys $foo`?	[reply] [d/l] [select]
Re^4: Tests were run but no plan was declared and done_testing() was not seen. (Syntax::Construct) by choroba (Cardinal) on Jul 13, 2015 at 16:05 UTC
Re^5: Tests were run but no plan was declared and done_testing() was not seen. (Syntax::Construct) by toolic (Bishop) on Jul 13, 2015 at 17:35 UTC
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Re^2: Tests were run but no plan was declared and done_testing() was not seen. by thanos1983 (Parson) on Jul 10, 2015 at 19:37 UTC
Hello toolic, Once more you nailed it ;) I will update the module asap, I am also planning to update the documentation, it looks funny to me. :D Again, thank you for your time and effort I appreciate it. Seeking for Perl wisdom...on the process of learning...not there...yet!	[reply] [d/l] [select]
Re: Tests were run but no plan was declared and done_testing() was not seen. by stevieb (Canon) on Jul 10, 2015 at 18:50 UTC
As toolic stated, older versions of `keys()` forced you to hand it a hash (not a hash reference). To fix this, simply dereference your hash: `my @gotHashRefKeys = keys %$hashRefOutput;` [download] or, if you prefer `my @gotHashRefKeys = keys %{ $hashRefOutput };` [download] As you are finding, CPAN testers is fantastic for checking that your code is backward compatible. A note from `perldoc -f keys` (as of 5.18.0): This aspect of "keys" is considered highly experimental. The exact behaviour may change in a future version of Perl. So probably best to pass in the dereferenced hash ref, or in the future you may find the tests breaking pre-5.14.0 and post any changes to `keys()`. -stevieb	[reply] [d/l] [select]
Re^2: Tests were run but no plan was declared and done_testing() was not seen. by thanos1983 (Parson) on Jul 10, 2015 at 19:32 UTC
Hello stevieb, I appreciate the time and effort you spend on testing my module and also providing the solution. :D I will update the module asap, I am also planning to update the documentation, it looks not clear to me. :D Again, thank you for your time and effort I appreciate it. :D Seeking for Perl wisdom...on the process of learning...not there...yet!	[reply] [d/l] [select]
Re^3: Tests were run but no plan was declared and done_testing() was not seen. by stevieb (Canon) on Jul 10, 2015 at 20:14 UTC
You're welcome. Just remember to bump your version numbers after each change you upload to CPAN. CPAN won't accept a file that has the same name as a previous file, and the file name has to have your version number in it. Cheers, -stevieb	[reply]
Re: Tests were run but no plan was declared and done_testing() was not seen. by 1nickt (Canon) on Jul 10, 2015 at 18:21 UTC
Can't help with your problem, except that it all tested and installed fine on my Macbook :-) `PERL_DL_NONLAZY=1 "/Users/nick/perl5/perlbrew/perls/perl-5.16.0/bin/pe +rl" "-MExtUtils::Command::MM" "-MTest::Harness" "-e" "undef Test::Ha +rness::Switches; test_harness(0, 'blib/lib', 'blib/arch')" t/.t t/00-load.t ....... 1/? # Testing Net::SNTP::Client 0.01, Perl 5.01600 +0, /Users/nick/perl5/perlbrew/perls/perl-5.16.0/bin/perl t/00-load.t ....... ok` [download] You should either have a test plan or declare done_testing in 00-load.t Remember: Ne dederis in spiritu molere illegitimi!	[reply] [d/l]
Re^2: Tests were run but no plan was declared and done_testing() was not seen. by thanos1983 (Parson) on Jul 10, 2015 at 19:41 UTC
Hello 1nickt, I appreciate your time and effort. Thanks a million for testing the module on MacOS I did not had the ability to do that... :D I am glad that is working fine hope you can apply it some where... :D Again thank you for your time and effort, spending reviewing my module. Seeking for Perl wisdom...on the process of learning...not there...yet!	[reply] [d/l] [select]
Re^3: Tests were run but no plan was declared and done_testing() was not seen. by 1nickt (Canon) on Jul 10, 2015 at 19:56 UTC
You are welcome. Here is the output of your test `t/00-load.t` when it failed because my network router was rebooting when I ran it: [12:48][nick:~/.cpan/build/Net-SNTP-Client-0.01-4Dgp0y]$ perl -T t/00- +load.t ok 1 - use Net::SNTP::Client; # Testing Net::SNTP::Client 0.01, Perl 5.016000, /Users/nick/perl5/per +lbrew/perls/perl-5.16.0/bin/perl ok 2 - Module Hash Input Works ok 3 - Hostname Must be Defined ok 4 - Port Has to be Defined and Integer ok 5 - Got Hash Output not ok 6 - Module Hash Keys are Identical # Failed test 'Module Hash Keys are Identical' # at t/00-load.t line 97. # Structures begin differing at: # $got->[0] = '-hostname' # $expected->[0] = '0.pool.ntp.org' not ok 7 - Exptected Output From the Module Received # Failed test 'Exptected Output From the Module Received' # at t/00-load.t line 99. # Comparing hash keys of $data # Missing: '0.pool.ntp.org', 'RFC4330', 't/00-load.t' # Extra: '-hostname', '-port' ok 8 - Faulty Test Extra Key ok 9 - Correct Output Error Extra Hash Key ok 10 - Faulty Test no Hostname ok 11 - Correct Output Error No Hostname ok 12 - Faulty Test Negative Port Number ok 13 - Correct Output Error for Negative Port Number ok 14 - Faulty Test Out of Range Port Number ok 15 - Correct Output Error Out of Range Port Number 1..15 # Looks like you failed 2 tests of 15. [download] Here is the output when I ran it with net connection: [12:51][nick:~/.cpan/build/Net-SNTP-Client-0.01-4Dgp0y]$ perl -T t/00- +load.t ok 1 - use Net::SNTP::Client; # Testing Net::SNTP::Client 0.01, Perl 5.016000, /Users/nick/perl5/per +lbrew/perls/perl-5.16.0/bin/perl ok 2 - Module Hash Input Works ok 3 - Hostname Must be Defined ok 4 - Port Has to be Defined and Integer ok 5 - Got Hash Output ok 6 - Module Hash Keys are Identical ok 7 - Exptected Output From the Module Received ok 8 - Faulty Test Extra Key ok 9 - Correct Output Error Extra Hash Key ok 10 - Faulty Test no Hostname ok 11 - Correct Output Error No Hostname ok 12 - Faulty Test Negative Port Number ok 13 - Correct Output Error for Negative Port Number ok 14 - Faulty Test Out of Range Port Number ok 15 - Correct Output Error Out of Range Port Number 1..15 [download] and [12:51][nick:~/.cpan/build/Net-SNTP-Client-0.01-4Dgp0y]$ make test TES +T_VERBOSE=1 PERL_DL_NONLAZY=1 "/Users/nick/perl5/perlbrew/perls/perl-5.16.0/bin/pe +rl" "-MExtUtils::Command::MM" "-MTest::Harness" "-e" "undef Test::Ha +rness::Switches; test_harness(1, 'blib/lib', 'blib/arch')" t/.t t/00-load.t ....... ok 1 - use Net::SNTP::Client; # Testing Net::SNTP::Client 0.01, Perl 5.016000, /Users/nick/perl5/per +lbrew/perls/perl-5.16.0/bin/perl ok 2 - Module Hash Input Works ok 3 - Hostname Must be Defined ok 4 - Port Has to be Defined and Integer ok 5 - Got Hash Output ok 6 - Module Hash Keys are Identical ok 7 - Exptected Output From the Module Received ok 8 - Faulty Test Extra Key ok 9 - Correct Output Error Extra Hash Key ok 10 - Faulty Test no Hostname ok 11 - Correct Output Error No Hostname ok 12 - Faulty Test Negative Port Number ok 13 - Correct Output Error for Negative Port Number ok 14 - Faulty Test Out of Range Port Number ok 15 - Correct Output Error Out of Range Port Number 1..15 ok t/manifest.t ...... 1..0 # SKIP Author tests not required for installation skipped: Author tests not required for installation t/pod-coverage.t .. 1..0 # SKIP Author tests not required for installation skipped: Author tests not required for installation t/pod.t ........... 1..0 # SKIP Author tests not required for installation skipped: Author tests not required for installation All tests successful. Files=4, Tests=15, 1 wallclock secs ( 0.04 usr 0.01 sys + 0.15 cusr + 0.03 csys = 0.23 CPU) Result: PASS [download] Remember: Ne dederis in spiritu molere illegitimi!	[reply] [d/l] [select]