Pest From Scratch
Pest is the new kid on the block when it comes to PHP testing frameworks. It has gained popularity quickly thanks to its modern approach, gorgeous output and focus on developer experience.
Let's take it for a spin and see what Pest has to offer. We'll also review some of the more advanced features that will help you to rapidly build tests for your Laravel applications.
Series episodes
Pest Essentials (8)
Installation and Setup
5m 15sGet Pest installed and set up in the Ping CRM project—see how Pest enhances existing PHPUnit tests with a simple, friendly testing experience!
Lifecycle Hooks
8m 37sLearn how to use Pest’s lifecycle hooks to share properties and run code before or after tests—streamline your testing workflow with ease and clarity!
Expectations
10m 35sDiscover Pest’s powerful Expectation API to write fluent, extensible tests. Learn to add checks and helper functions for smoother test user logins!
Expectations++
12m 5sLevel up your tests by extending Pest’s Expectation API and mastering Higher Order Expectations—make testing Eloquent models easier and more powerful!
Datasets
12m 18sDiscover how to use datasets to run tests with varied data effortlessly—catch edge cases and keep your tests DRY and effective in your application logic!
Combined Datasets
6m 29sLearn how to combine multiple data arrays into powerful datasets with every possible iteration—boost your testing efficiency with combined datasets made easy!
Groups, Exceptions and Skipping Tests
10m 37sExplore Pest PHP’s group, throws, and skip methods to organize, handle exceptions, and control tests—streamline your test suite with ease and clarity!
Coverage and Parallel
5m 31sBoost your test suite with Pest’s coverage reports to spot gaps and use its parallel plugin to speed up tests—deliver features faster with confidence!
Version 2 Updates (3)
All That's New in Pest v2
11m 17sExplore Pest v2’s powerful new testing tools! Upgrade your app and learn how to write and run tests faster and easier with this exciting release.
Fixing --dirty Architecture
9m 51sDiscover the new Arch plug-in for Pest v2 that tests your code’s architecture using familiar syntax. Ensure clean, maintainable code with this powerful tool!
Intercepting Expectations
10m 43sLearn how to override built-in expectations to test custom scenarios with real-world examples. Unlock this powerful testing feature to boost your Laravel skills!
