---
title: "Unit Testing eBPF Programs"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/unit-testing-ebpf-programs-k8wxwnjy6
source_url: https://ebpfchirp.substack.com/p/unit-testing-ebpf-programs
type: article
source: "eBPF"
published: 2024-10-29T11:49:47.920Z
updated: 2026-03-15T06:12:53.331Z
tags: ["devops", "linux", "networking", "testing"]
reading_time: 3
upvotes: 1
comments: 0
language: en
---

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# Unit Testing eBPF Programs

**[eBPF](https://daily.dev/sources/ebpf)** · 3 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

In large software projects, eBPF programs need thorough testing to avoid disruptive changes. The `BPF_PROG_RUN` command, invoked via the `bpf()` syscall, facilitates unit testing by returning eBPF program results to user-space. Various eBPF program types are supported, and `libbpf` simplifies the process with the `bpf_prog_test_run_opts` wrapper. Essential fields in `bpf_test_run_opts` for testing XDP programs include `sz`, `data_in`, `data_size_in`, and `repeat`. For detailed code examples, refer to the author's GitHub repository.

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