laravel-tdd

Laravel test-driven development is implemented by structuring your workflow into a Red-Green-Refactor cycle, writing failing Pest tests first, implementing minimal code, and refactoring. This ensures high code quality and reliability for business logic.

Testing Eloquent models and HTTP controllers requires a multi-layer testing strategy that covers unit, feature, and integration tests. This verifies HTTP endpoints and database interactions while enforcing 80% code coverage through automated testing.

PHPUnit and Pest are both supported for Laravel feature testing. The workflow allows you to generate tests for new API endpoints using either framework, verifying features against database states and authentication requirements before implementation.

Managing database state during Laravel integration testing is handled through automated testing strategies within the TDD workflow. This ensures that external service integrations and database interactions are verified consistently across unit and feature tests.

Testing external service integrations is fully supported through integration testing strategies. The workflow ensures these external dependencies are verified against database states and authentication requirements during the Red-Green-Refactor cycle.

A structured TDD cycle addresses the challenge of maintaining high code quality and reliability in Laravel applications. It provides a standardized framework for writing failing tests, implementing minimal code, and refactoring to achieve 80% coverage.