Should.js is an expressive, assertion library offering a clean and readable syntax. It enhances JavaScript testing with natural language assertions, making tests easier to write and understand. Supports Node.js and browsers, integrating seamlessly with various testing frameworks. Should.js promotes writing more maintainable and descriptive tests, ultimately improving code quality. Its intuitive API and comprehensive assertion set simplifies the validation process.
The npm package "should" demonstrates a clear upward trend in downloads from March 2024 to July 2025, peaking at over 12 million. August 2025 saw a slight decrease, and September 2025 shows a significantly lower number, likely due to the month being incomplete as of September 11, 2025.
The npm package "should" saw frequent releases between 2011 and 2018, with peak activity from 2014 to 2016. Releases slowed significantly after 2018, with no new versions published since then. The package appears to be inactive as of September 11, 2025.