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Course Outline
Day 1: Introduction to Unit Testing and PHPUnit
1. Introduction to Software Testing
- The importance of tests in the software lifecycle
- Overview of test types: unit, integration, system
2. Basics of Unit Testing
- Definition and objectives of unit testing
- Advantages of introducing unit tests to a project
3. Introduction to PHPUnit
- Installation and configuration of the environment
- Structure of a unit test: setup, test cases, teardown
- Basic assertions and annotations in PHPUnit
4. First Steps in Writing Tests
- Creating simple tests for functions and methods
- Organizing tests: grouping, dependencies, excluding tests
5. Practice: Creating Tests for a Sample Application
- Practical exercises: writing tests for an existing class
- Analyzing test results, dealing with errors
Day 2: Advanced Techniques and Best Practices
6. Testing Behaviors with Mock Objects
- Introduction to mocking and stubbing
- Examples of using mocks in PHPUnit to simulate dependencies
7. Advanced Assertions and Annotations
- Assertions concerning exceptions, arrays, objects
- Using data providers for parameterized tests
8. Test Driven Development (TDD) with PHPUnit
- Red-Green-Refactor cycle: from theory to practice
- Practical example of TDD application in a project
9. Best Practices in Unit Testing
- Test coverage: how to measure and interpret
- Organization and maintenance of a unit test suite
10. Tools and Extensions Supporting PHPUnit
- Overview of useful tools and libraries
- Test automation: integration with CI/CD systems
11. Summary and Discussion
- Discussion of the biggest challenges and common mistakes
- Answers to questions, sharing participants' experiences
This training plan is designed to ensure participants have a solid foundation in unit testing and practical skills in using PHPUnit. The balance between theory and practice allows for a better understanding of the material and application of learning in real projects.
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Requirements
- A solid foundation in PHP coding
- Experience with testing is helpful, but not required
Audience
- Intermediate to advanced PHP developers who want to improve the testability of their code
14 Hours
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