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What is Laravel advanced testing strategy using feature and unit tests?
Updated May 16, 2026
Short answer
Laravel testing strategy separates unit tests for logic and feature tests for application behavior.
Deep explanation
Unit tests focus on isolated logic while feature tests simulate HTTP requests and user interactions. Laravel provides built-in testing tools using PHPUnit or Pest. Factories help generate test data. This ensures application reliability and regression safety.
Real-world example
Used in CI/CD pipelines to validate deployments.
Common mistakes
- Mixing unit and feature test responsibilities.
Follow-up questions
- What is mock testing?
- What is test coverage?