laravel-testing

name	laravel-testing
description	Write Pest feature tests with RefreshDatabase, mock external services, and create test data with Eloquent Factories in Laravel. Use when adding HTTP tests, configuring SQLite in-memory test database, or mocking payment services.
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Laravel Testing

Priority: P1 (HIGH)

Workflow: Test New Feature

1. Generate factory — php artisan make:factory PostFactory --model=Post.
2. Write feature test — Use Pest with RefreshDatabase for isolation.
3. Mock externals — Use $this->mock(Service::class) for third-party calls.
4. Assert response — Chain assertStatus(), assertJson(), assertJsonStructure().
5. Run with SQLite — Set DB_CONNECTION=sqlite and DB_DATABASE=:memory: in phpunit.xml.

Pest Feature Test Example

See implementation examples for Pest feature tests and test directory structure.

Implementation Guidelines

Pest & Modern Testing

• Feature Tests: Use uses(RefreshDatabase::class) at top of Pest files. Example: it('creates post', fn() => $this->postJson('/api/posts', [...]) verifies database rolled back after each test.