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In the landscape of software testing, the choice between a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach to mocking and utilizing mocking frameworks is a pivotal decision for programmers. While mocking is indispensable for code reliability, its overuse or incorrect implementation can introduce complexities and fragilities within test suites. This article navigates the balance between leveraging mocks effectively and avoiding common pitfalls, including the dangers of writing mocks in a suboptimal manner.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

@symfonystation You forgot the benefits of anonymous classes. I almost never use a mocking framework anymore since they were added.

https://peakd.com/php/@crell/don-t-use-mocking-libraries

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

@Crell I did not write this but I appreciate your point.