laravel-tdd

Write Pest PHP tests before Laravel code using RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycles.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#testing #tdd #php #laravel #database-testing #api-testing #pestphp

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Skill: laravel-tdd
Source: https://github.com/aarongmx/FacturacionLoop/tree/main/.ai/skills/laravel-tdd
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aarongmx/FacturacionLoop --skill laravel-tdd-aarongmx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Test-driven development helps ensure Laravel features are implemented with validated behavior by writing tests before code, reducing defects and rework.

Core Features & Use Cases

Red-Green-Refactor workflow: Follow the Laravel TDD cycle to write failing tests first, then implement minimal code and refactor.
Framework-specific patterns: Includes database, authorization, API, queue, and middleware testing patterns using Pest PHP within Laravel projects.
Practical examples: Demonstrates tests for controllers, models, migrations, and API endpoints; verifiable via standard Laravel testing tooling.

Quick Start

Write a failing Pest test for a new feature, then implement just enough Laravel code to make it pass.

Frequently Asked Questions about laravel-tdd

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I do test-driven development in Laravel with Pest PHP?▼

Laravel TDD uses Pest PHP to validate code quality by writing failing feature and unit tests before implementation. You structure development around RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycles to ensure validated behavior for controllers, models, and API endpoints.

What is the RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle for Laravel testing?▼

The RED-GREEN-REFACTOR cycle is a test-first workflow where you write a failing Pest PHP test, implement minimal Laravel code to pass it, then refactor. This reduces defects and rework by validating behavior before implementation.

Can I test Laravel API endpoints and database migrations using Pest PHP?▼

Yes, you can test API endpoints and database migrations using Pest PHP. The testing scope includes framework-specific patterns for database, API, queue, and middleware testing, verifiable via standard Laravel testing tooling.

Does Laravel TDD work with testing authorization policies and queue commands?▼

Yes, Laravel TDD supports testing authorization policies and queue commands. It provides framework-specific testing patterns for policies, queues, commands, and middleware using Pest PHP to validate behavior within Laravel projects.

What's the best way to structure feature tests for Laravel controllers?▼

The best way is to write a failing Pest PHP test for the controller feature first, then implement just enough Laravel code to pass it. This practical test-first pattern ensures validated behavior and reduces rework.

When do I need test-first development for Laravel applications?▼

You need test-first development for Laravel applications when ensuring code quality and reducing defects. It validates behavior for services, models, and middleware by writing tests before implementation.