
php-testing
PHP testing mastery - PHPUnit 11, Pest 3, TDD, mocking, and CI/CD integration
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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-php --skill php-testing- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads php-testing automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
PHP Testing Skill
Atomic skill for mastering PHP testing strategies
Overview
Comprehensive skill for PHP testing covering PHPUnit 11, Pest 3, TDD methodology, mocking strategies, and CI/CD integration.
Skill Parameters
Input Validation
interface SkillParams {
topic:
| "phpunit" // PHPUnit framework
| "pest" // Pest framework
| "mocking" // Mockery, Prophecy
| "tdd" // Test-driven development
| "integration" // Database, API testing
| "ci-cd"; // GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
level: "beginner" | "intermediate" | "advanced";
framework?: "laravel" | "symfony" | "none";
coverage_goal?: number;
}
Validation Rules
validation:
topic:
required: true
allowed: [phpunit, pest, mocking, tdd, integration, ci-cd]
level:
required: true
framework:
default: "none"
Learning Modules
Module 1: PHPUnit Fundamentals
beginner:
- Test case structure
- Basic assertions
- Running tests
intermediate:
- Data providers
- Fixtures (setUp/tearDown)
- Test doubles
advanced:
- Attributes (#[Test], #[DataProvider])
- Code coverage
- Parallel execution
Module 2: Pest Framework
beginner:
- Expectations syntax
- Test organization
- Groups and filtering
intermediate:
- Higher-order tests
- Datasets
- Hooks
advanced:
- Mutation testing (--mutate)
- Architecture testing
- Custom expectations
Module 3: Mocking Strategies
beginner:
- Mock basics
- Stubs vs mocks
- Simple expectations
intermediate:
- Partial mocks
- Spies
- Argument matching
advanced:
- Mock chains
- Return callbacks
- Exception testing
Error Handling & Retry Logic
errors:
TEST_FAILURE:
code: "TEST_001"
recovery: "Compare expected vs actual, check setup"
MOCK_ERROR:
code: "TEST_002"
recovery: "Verify mock expectations and injection"
FLAKY_TEST:
code: "TEST_003"
recovery: "Check isolation, fix race conditions"
retry:
max_attempts: 2
backoff:
type: linear
delay_ms: 100
Code Examples
PHPUnit Test (PHP 8.2+)
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
namespace Tests\Unit;
use App\Services\Calculator;
use PHPUnit\Framework\TestCase;
use PHPUnit\Framework\Attributes\Test;
use PHPUnit\Framework\Attributes\DataProvider;
final class CalculatorTest extends TestCase
{
private Calculator $calculator;
protected function setUp(): void
{
$this->calculator = new Calculator();
}
#[Test]
public function it_adds_two_numbers(): void
{
$result = $this->calculator->add(2, 3);
$this->assertSame(5, $result);
}
#[Test]
#[DataProvider('divisionProvider')]
public function it_divides_correctly(int $a, int $b, float $expected): void
{
$result = $this->calculator->divide($a, $b);
$this->assertEqualsWithDelta($expected, $result, 0.0001);
}
public static function divisionProvider(): array
{
return [
'whole' => [10, 2, 5.0],
'decimal' => [7, 2, 3.5],
];
}
#[Test]
public function it_throws_on_division_by_zero(): void
{
$this->expectException(\DivisionByZeroError::class);
$this->calculator->divide(10, 0);
}
}
Pest Test
<?php
use App\Models\User;
use function Pest\Laravel\{actingAs, post, assertDatabaseHas};
describe('User Registration', function () {
it('allows new user registration', function () {
post('/register', [
'name' => 'John',
'email' => 'john@example.com',
'password' => 'password',
'password_confirmation' => 'password',
])
->assertRedirect('/dashboard');
assertDatabaseHas('users', ['email' => 'john@example.com']);
});
it('requires valid email', function () {
post('/register', ['email' => 'invalid'])
->assertSessionHasErrors('email');
});
})->group('auth');
Mocking with Mockery
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
namespace Tests\Unit;
use App\Services\UserService;
use App\Repositories\UserRepository;
use Mockery;
use PHPUnit\Framework\TestCase;
final class UserServiceTest extends TestCase
{
public function test_creates_user(): void
{
// Arrange
$repository = Mockery::mock(UserRepository::class);
$repository
->shouldReceive('create')
->once()
->with(['name' => 'John', 'email' => 'john@test.com'])
->andReturn(new User(['id' => 1]));
$service = new UserService($repository);
// Act
$user = $service->createUser([
'name' => 'John',
'email' => 'john@test.com',
]);
// Assert
$this->assertEquals(1, $user->id);
}
protected function tearDown(): void
{
Mockery::close();
}
}
CI/CD Configuration (GitHub Actions)
name: Tests
on: [push, pull_request]
jobs:
test:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
- name: Setup PHP
uses: shivammathur/setup-php@v2
with:
php-version: '8.3'
coverage: xdebug
- name: Install dependencies
run: composer install --no-progress
- name: Run tests
run: vendor/bin/phpunit --coverage-clover coverage.xml
- name: Upload coverage
uses: codecov/codecov-action@v3
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Tests pass locally, fail in CI | Environment differences | Check PHP version, database state |
| Mock not called | Not injected | Verify DI, don't instantiate inside class |
| Database pollution | Shared state | Use RefreshDatabase trait |
| Slow tests | Too many DB operations | Use mocks, run parallel |
Quality Metrics
| Metric | Target |
|---|---|
| Code coverage | ≥80% |
| Test speed | <5 min full suite |
| Flaky rate | 0% |
| Test isolation | 100% |
Usage
Skill("php-testing", {topic: "mocking", level: "intermediate"})
FAQ
What does the php-testing skill do?
PHP testing mastery - PHPUnit 11, Pest 3, TDD, mocking, and CI/CD integration
How do I install php-testing?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-php --skill php-testing in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/php-testing/ (personal) or .claude/skills/php-testing/ (project).
Which AI agents can use php-testing?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is php-testing safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains php-testing?
It is published by pluginagentmarketplace in pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-php. It has 42 recorded installs.
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