Php Unit Cheat Sheet

The PHP Unit Cheat Sheet is a reference guide that provides quick access to essential information and examples for using PHPUnit, a popular testing framework for PHP applications. It helps developers write reliable and efficient unit tests for their code.

FAQ

Q: What is PHP Unit?
A: PHPUnit is a testing framework for PHP.

Q: Why is PHPUnit used?
A: PHPUnit is used to write and run unit tests for PHP code.

Q: How do I install PHPUnit?
A: PHPUnit can be installed using Composer, a dependency management tool for PHP.

Q: What are some basic PHPUnit assertions?
A: Some basic assertions in PHPUnit include assertEquals, assertTrue, assertFalse, and assertNull.

Q: How do I write a basic PHPUnit test?
A: A basic PHPUnit test extends the PHPUnit\Framework\TestCase class and defines test methods that start with the word 'test'.

Q: What is the purpose of setUp and tearDown methods in PHPUnit?
A: The setUp method is used to set up any necessary preconditions for each test method, while the tearDown method is used to clean up any resources used by the test method.

Q: Can PHPUnit be used for integration testing?
A: Yes, PHPUnit can be used for integration testing by using additional features and techniques such as mocking, stubbing, and test doubles.

Q: Is PHPUnit only for PHP 7 and above?
A: No, PHPUnit can be used with PHP 5.6 and above.

Q: Are there any alternatives to PHPUnit for testing PHP code?
A: Yes, some alternatives to PHPUnit include Codeception, Behat, and PHPSpec.