Rails: Testing named scopes with RSpec

Question

I am new to testing Rails web applications and RSpec. I work with legacy code and need to add tests. So what is the best way to test finders and named scopes with RSpec?

Answer 1

The problem with the first approach is that it actually queries the database. It is slow and unnecessary. If you don't mind, you can safely use the first approach. The second approach is fast and clear so I would recommend it.