Test Helper¶

The Test Helper file contains functions that assist in testing your project.

Loading this Helper¶

This helper is loaded using the following code:

<?php

helper('test');

Available Functions¶

The following functions are available:

fake($model[, ?array $overrides = null[, $persist = true]])¶

Parameters
- $model Model|object|string Instance or name of the model to use with Fabricator
- $overrides array|null Overriding data to pass to Fabricator::setOverrides()
- $persist bool Whether to save the generated item to the database
Returns: A random fake item, saved to the database if $persist is true
Return type: object|array

Uses CodeIgniter\Test\Fabricator to create a random item and optionally add it to the database.

Usage example:

<?php

use CodeIgniter\Test\CIUnitTestCase;

final class MyTestClass extends CIUnitTestCase
{
    public function testUserAccess()
    {
        $user = fake('App\Models\UserModel');

        $this->assertTrue($this->userHasAccess($user));
    }
}