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QUnit is a popular JavaScript unit testing framework primarily designed for testing jQuery-based projects, although it can be used to test any JavaScript code. It provides a simple and lightweight way to write and run unit tests for your JavaScript functions, methods, and modules. QUnit follows the xUnit style of testing and is well-suited for both beginners and experienced developers.

Key features of QUnit include:

1. Simple Setup: QUnit has a minimalistic setup process. You only need to include the QUnit library and write your test cases using its provided syntax.

2. Assertion Library: QUnit includes a built-in assertion library that allows you to define test assertions using straightforward methods like assert.equal, assert.strictEqual, assert.ok, and more.

3. Test Suites: Tests are organized into test suites, which help group related test cases together. This makes it easier to manage and execute tests.

4. Async Testing: QUnit supports asynchronous testing using callbacks, promises, or the built-in async and await keywords.

5. Test Fixtures: You can define HTML fixtures to create a consistent environment for your tests. This is particularly useful for testing DOM-related functionality.

6. Test Coverage: While QUnit doesn't provide built-in test coverage analysis, it can be integrated with tools like Istanbul to measure code coverage of your tests.

7. Test Runner: QUnit includes a built-in test runner that displays test results in a browser window, making it easy to see which tests passed and which ones failed.

8. Extensibility: QUnit can be extended with plugins and custom assertions to suit your specific testing needs.

9. Browser and CLI Support: QUnit can run in a web browser as well as from the command line, allowing you to integrate tests into your development workflow.

10. Open Source: QUnit is open-source and maintained by the jQuery Foundation, making it a reliable and well-maintained tool.

While QUnit was initially created for testing jQuery-related projects, it has gained popularity beyond the jQuery ecosystem and is used by developers to test all sorts of JavaScript code. If you're looking for a lightweight, easy-to-use testing framework for your JavaScript projects, QUnit could be a great choice.