Write Pest PHP Test

When To Use

Use this skill when introducing tests for newly written features or writing regression tests using Pest PHP.

Workflow

1. Verify setup: Ensure Pest is initialized in tests/Pest.php.
2. Scaffold test file: Place files under tests/Feature/ or tests/Unit/ with .php suffix.
3. Use descriptive test blocks: Write tests using it('does something', ...) or test('does something', ...).
4. Mock Side-effects: Stub out mail, events, notifications, and queues.
5. Assert JSON payloads & database state: Use Pest expectations $this->assertDatabaseHas() and $response->assertJson().

Examples

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