php-mock/php-mock-phpunit
Integrate php-mock with PHPUnit to mock built-in PHP functions (like time(), file_get_contents(), etc.) in a controlled, namespaced way. Ideal for unit tests that need to simulate IO, time, and other global behaviors without changing production code.
Architecture fit: Strong for legacy codebases with procedural dependencies on built-in functions (e.g., time(), rand()), but redundant for DI-heavy architectures where mocks are injected via constructors. Fits PHPUnit-centric projects but adds complexity where testable abstractions already exist.
Integration feasibility: Straightforward via PHPUnit traits/rules for basic use cases, but requires validation against current PHP/PHPUnit versions. Potential conflicts with other test helpers
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