SMRTR ProgrammingDec 11, 2025Daily.dev

Mocking, Stubbing, Spying, and Faking in PHP: A Practical Guide (with Sandbox Example)

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Modern PHP applications use test doubles—stubs, mocks, fakes, and spies—to replace real dependencies like APIs and databases during testing. Each type serves different purposes for verifying behavior and controlling responses.

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