Util Universalframework Laravel Package

Getting Started

This package is an internal mock framework module for Codeception, not intended for direct public use. If you're seeing this in your composer.json, it was likely installed as a transitive dependency—probably by codeception/codeception or a related testing package. Start by inspecting your composer show codeception/* output to identify which package pulled it in. DO NOT rely on it directly; instead, use official Codeception modules like Asserts, REST, or Db for writing tests. Check the codeception/codeception repository’s src/Codeception/Module directory to see where UniversalFramework is referenced internally.

Implementation Patterns

Internally, this module likely serves to provide a lightweight, framework-agnostic base for mocking HTTP responses, services, or containers during Codeception’s own test suite—especially for testing other modules that depend on third-party frameworks (e.g., Symfony, Laravel, Laravel-specific tools). You won’t write tests with this module; instead, it enables Codeception’s test suite to simulate various framework behaviors without coupling to a specific stack. When running vendor/bin/codecept run, if you see tests passing that involve module isolation or cross-framework compatibility, this may be silently at work—but never configure or extend it explicitly.

Gotchas and Tips

• Do not hardcode dependencies on it: Its low star count and internal purpose mean no BC guarantees; it can change or be removed without notice.
• If it breaks your tests, it’s not your fault: Errors referencing Util\UniversalFramework usually indicate a deeper issue with your Codeception version or plugin compatibility—update codeception/codeception or report the bug upstream.
• Debug tip: Run vendor/bin/codecept run --debug -vvv to trace where internal modules like this are initialized. Look for ModuleManager logs mentioning UniversalFramework.
• Extension point? Not really: This isn’t meant for extension. Use Codeception\Lib\InnerBrowser or custom helper classes instead for cross-framework mock behavior in your tests.