laravel:controller-tests

To write focused controller tests in Laravel, use HTTP assertions to directly test API endpoints and their responses, validate request data, and offload complex business logic to separate Actions and Services for improved unit testing.

The best way to test validation rules for a Laravel API endpoint is by generating focused controller tests that assert validation rules are correctly applied, such as verifying that a user registration endpoint rejects requests with an empty email address and checks for session errors.

Yes, you can use Laravel factories for data generation in controller tests. This Skill supports utilizing factories to create test data, allowing you to focus your HTTP assertions on endpoint behavior rather than manual data setup.

You should separate business logic from Laravel controllers when writing controller tests to improve testability. Moving complex logic into Actions and Services allows your HTTP tests to remain focused on endpoint responses and request validation.

No, testing Laravel controllers with HTTP assertions does not require external dependencies. This Skill operates independently, facilitating the testing of API endpoints, validation rules, and logic separation without needing additional packages.

Laravel controller tests may fail to validate empty request data if validation rules are not correctly asserted. This Skill helps by generating tests that specifically assert validation rules are applied, ensuring endpoints properly reject invalid requests like an empty email.