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Tester Laravel Package
nette/tester
Nette Tester is a lightweight PHP unit testing framework with simple assertions, clear output, and easy CLI running. It supports writing isolated tests, reporting failures nicely, and integrates well into CI pipelines for fast, reliable test suites.
Nette Tester: enjoyable unit testing in PHP with code coverage reporter. 🍏🍏🍎🍏
Frequently asked questions about Tester
- Can I use Nette Tester for Laravel HTTP API testing (e.g., TestResponse assertions)?
- No, Nette Tester has no Laravel HTTP client integration. It lacks TestResponse equivalents, middleware mocking, or route testing utilities. Laravel’s native PHPUnit/PestPHP tools are required for HTTP assertions.
- Does Nette Tester support Laravel’s database transactions or Eloquent model testing?
- Absolutely not. Nette Tester doesn’t integrate with Laravel’s database layer, so features like `refreshDatabase()` or Eloquent model assertions are unavailable. You’d need custom adapters with no official support.
- Will Nette Tester work with Laravel’s service container (e.g., mocking bindings)?
- No, Nette Tester has no Laravel service container integration. Mocking Laravel’s DI container, resolving bindings, or testing service providers requires PHPUnit/PestPHP’s Laravel-specific tools.
- How do I migrate existing Laravel tests (PHPUnit/PestPHP) to Nette Tester?
- You can’t. Nette Tester lacks Laravel test helpers (e.g., `actingAs()`, `create()` factories), so rewriting tests would require a full rewrite without migration paths or tooling.
- Does Nette Tester support Laravel’s artisan test runner or CI/CD pipelines?
- No, it doesn’t integrate with Laravel’s `php artisan test` or CI tools. You’d need custom scripts to bridge Nette Tester’s CLI output, which isn’t designed for Laravel’s workflows.
- Are there performance trade-offs for using Nette Tester in Laravel?
- Yes. Nette Tester’s `proc_open()` changes (v2.6.1) could disrupt CI/CD pipelines, and its lightweight design lacks Laravel’s optimized test parallelization for HTTP workloads.
- Can I mix Nette Tester with PestPHP in the same Laravel project?
- No, they’re incompatible. Nette Tester lacks PestPHP’s Laravel integrations (e.g., `expect()` assertions, database helpers), forcing you to maintain two separate test suites.
- Does Nette Tester handle Laravel’s middleware testing (e.g., mocking auth middleware)?
- No, it has no middleware testing utilities. Laravel’s `TestResponse::actingAs()` or `withHeaders()` are unavailable in Nette Tester.
- What’s the best alternative to Nette Tester for Laravel unit testing?
- Use Laravel’s built-in PHPUnit or PestPHP. Both support HTTP assertions, database transactions, and service container mocking natively—no rewrites or adapters needed.
- How does Nette Tester handle breaking changes (e.g., Test::getResult() exceptions) in Laravel?
- Poorly. Breaking changes like `LogicException` in `getResult()` lack Laravel-specific documentation or migration guides, risking test suite failures without clear fixes.
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