Object Simulation-based Testing Framework

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A Object Simulation-based Testing Framework is a software testing framework designed for creating mock objects and fake services to support unit testing with simulated system behavior).

  • AKA: Mocking Framework.
  • Context:
    • It can (typically) be used to isolate the Code Under Test from external dependencies.
    • It can (typically) allow for the creation of custom responses and behavior for Mock Objects.
    • It can (typically) help verify if the code under test interacts correctly with the dependent objects or services.
    • It can (typically) be used to test exceptional scenarios without having to set up a complex environment.
    • It can be beneficial in situations where the real objects are either unavailable or too cumbersome to integrate into tests.
    • It can (often) be integrated with a Unit Testing Framework.
    • ...
  • Example(s):
    • Mockito is a widely-used mocking framework in Java applications.
    • Moq is a popular mocking framework for .NET applications.
    • Sinon.js is used for mocking in JavaScript applications.
    • MockServer.
    • ...
  • Counter-Example(s):
  • See: MockServer, Unit Testing, Test Double, Stubs.


References

2020

  • (LinkedIn, 2020) ⇒ https://linkedin.com/advice/0/what-benefits-drawbacks-using-mocking-framework
    • Quote: A mocking framework is a tool that allows you to create and control fake objects that mimic the behavior of real dependencies in your code. For example, if your class needs to access a database, a web service, or a file system, you can use a mocking framework to create a mock object that returns predefined data or verifies expected calls. A mocking framework usually provides a fluent and expressive syntax to define and configure your mocks, as well as to verify the interactions between your unit under test and the mocks.