# How to test background jobs?

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-to-test-background-jobs/177203>\
**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [October 13, 2009, 10:33am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-to-test-background-jobs/177203 "2009-10-13T10:33:52Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 13, 2009, 10:33am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-to-test-background-jobs/177203/1 "2009-10-13T10:33:52Z")

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When a model gets created, it requires some processing handled by a  
background job. How can I test it in such case?