PHP Testing Jargon: Setup the World

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Published on Dec 16th, 2020

Before we move on to a new testing term, let's take a bit of time to discuss a few ways to structure and organize your unit tests. First up is the setUp method, which will run before each test.

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Episodes

Section 1 Unit Testing

Intro to PHP Testing Jargon

Free Episode 1:31
Unit Test a Simple Class

Free Episode 18:08 View Source
Setup the World

Free Episode 2:31
When to Reach for Data Providers

5:55 View Source
A Unit Test is Not Locked to a Single Class

25:04 View Source
Homework Solutions

6:56 View Source
Green is When You Refactor

17:13 View Source

Section 2 Test Doubles

A Dummy is a Stand-in for the Real Thing

11:59 View Source
Let PHPUnit Create Your Test Doubles

3:11
Stubs Versus Mocks

11:05 View Source
The Downside to Mocking

5:16