From no tests to confidently tested
A step-by-step guide to writing tests for your existing Laravel applications.
Of the 15,000 Laravel applications upgraded by Shift, only 17% have tests.
I know we all want to test our applications, but we don't. So why aren't we testing?
1 We don't have the time.
2 We don't know how to start.
These are common answers which create real barriers to testing, but I can help break them down.
How will this help you write tests?
To overcome the barriers to testing I have paired Laravel Shift with this video course to get you writing tests so you can start feeling confident about your Laravel applications.
A new Test Generator Shift addresses the time barrier. This Shift will generate test cases for all of your controller actions as well as the create factories for all of your models.
This video course will address the where to start. It starts with zero tests and incrementally builds our testing skills to test more and more complex parts of a Laravel application.
What will we test?
Confident Laravel will test this very Laravel application you're using right now. What could be better?
You've used the site. You're familiar with its features. You don't have to write any code, which means you can focus on the writing tests.
We'll start with no tests. We'll write the first test together. We'll continue testing more complex parts of the application.
We'll stop once we're confident we've tested all the important behavior.
What will you learn?
With Confident Laravel you'll learn how to:
- Configure and organize your tests
- Send real requests to your application
- Create factories for testing with models
- Mock core Laravel components and custom classes
- Test code which uses third-party services, like Stripe and Algolia
- Write flexible tests which change with your code
- Balance coverage with confidence to get the most from your tests
What are the videos?
Lesson 1: Start Testing
-
01:34
It's about confidence
-
05:20
PHPUnit overview
-
02:24
HTTP Tests
-
03:56
Organizing tests
-
06:07
Laravel Dusk
-
04:09
Generating tests
-
01:50
Where to start
-
01:50
Summary
Lesson 2: Testing Application Code
-
07:16
Writing the first test
-
07:56
Setting up application data
-
04:10
Testing multiple paths
-
07:06
Dealing with authentication
-
03:59
Verifying the database
-
08:15
Handling form validation
-
07:49
Summary
Lesson 3: Testing Integrations
-
05:36
Understanding test doubles
-
05:42
Swapping Facades
-
05:40
Faking shared Facades
-
04:04
Mocking your code
-
06:11
Pushing code to the boundary
-
06:23
Refactoring through tests
-
09:40
Using a real integration test
-
06:35
Summary
Lesson 4: Testing Additional Classes
-
04:42
Unit testing validation
-
06:14
Running a coverage report
-
08:43
Testing Console Commands
-
06:05
Testing Events
-
02:21
Testing Container Bindings
-
04:07
Testing Models
-
16:21
Testing Views
-
06:34
Summary
-
01:31
Happy Testing
What's included in the packages?
Video Course
All packages include access to the full video course broken into 4 lessons containing 32 videos total. That's nearly 3 hours of content.
Testing Tips
All packages also come with set of Testing Tips. Throughout the video course I mention dozens of tips for testing. I collected all these so you can easily reference them while testing.
Bonus Videos
The Master package includes 10 additional videos which demonstrate common tactics you'll use when testing everyday code.
Group Q&A Calls
The Master package also includes access to group calls. These are monthly, 20 minute live-streams where you can get specific testing questions answered as well as learn more testing strategies.
Which course package do you want?
- Full access to the video course
- Download the complete code for the Confident Laravel application
- Collection of the Testing Tips
- Forever-free updates to all materials
- Full access to the video course
- Download the complete code for the Confident Laravel application
- Collection of the Testing Tips
- Forever-free updates to all materials
- Bonus videos detailing additional testing tactics
- Access to group Q&A calls
Need to use PayPal? Send payment to jmac@confidentlaravel.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay with PayPal?
Sure. Just send payment to jmac@confidentlaravel.com and I'll get your account set up.
Does this course still apply to the latest version of Laravel?
Yes. Fundamentally, the testing layer has not changed since Laravel 5.6. While this course builds an application using Laravel 5.8, all of the conventions still apply.
In addition, the Q&A calls and bonus videos cover some of the recently added test assertions, as well as using the new factories in Laravel 8. These specific videos are included with both of packages.
Can I get a discount if I purchasing for my students/team/company?
If you plan to purchase more than 5 packages, email me with your details for a discounted rate.
Can I preview some of the course videos before buying?
Sure thing. You can sign up to watch the Lesson 1 videos for free.
What if I can't make one of the group Q&A calls?
No worries. You can send me your questions ahead of time and I'll answer them during the call. You can watch the recording at your convenience.
What if I have another question?
Just email me. Unless I'm sleeping, you'll get a pretty snappy reply.