# Testing Engines with Spec

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/testing-engines-with-spec/155850>\
**Category:** Engines\
**Created:** [December 17, 2008, 3:29pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/testing-engines-with-spec/155850 "2008-12-17T15:29:05Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 17, 2008, 3:29pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/testing-engines-with-spec/155850/1 "2008-12-17T15:29:05Z")

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Hi,  
I’d like to write Spec tests of my Engine. However, I don’t know how to  
setup  
the database, environment, boot and any other things present in an  
ordinary  
Rails app.

Anyone have pointers to examples, tips?

Thanks!