propmanager-tdd-phpunit

Structure PHPUnit tests in Laravel using class-based tests organized under tests/Unit and tests/Feature directories, following the RED, GREEN, REFACTOR loop to ensure robust coverage and standardized conventions.

Mock external services in Laravel feature tests by applying the MocksExternalServices trait. This standardizes mocking patterns, isolates dependencies, and ensures consistent endpoint testing workflows across your test suite.

This TDD guidance does not support Pest; it enforces class-based PHPUnit usage and avoids Pest. It provides a uniform test layout specifically for PHPUnit to standardize Laravel testing conventions and speed up onboarding.

Set up test data and handle databases in PHPUnit Laravel tests using the RefreshDatabase trait and the CreatesTestData trait. These traits provide reusable data setup patterns and ensure a clean database state for each test.

Yes, you can use this workflow for both unit and feature tests in Laravel. The guidance covers unit, feature, and browser testing workflows, enforcing consistent endpoint testing patterns and required test traits across all test types.