Unit Testing with PHPUnit Training in Birmingham

Unit Testing with PHPUnit Training in Birmingham, England

The course covers essential topics such as setting up PHPUnit, creating test cases, and understanding assertions to validate expected outcomes.

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Unit Testing with PHPUnit Training is a professional training program delivered by ProgNXT in Birmingham, England. ProgNXT, a globally recognized corporate training provider in 55+ countries, offers this Unit Testing with PHPUnit Training course with hands-on, instructor-led sessions. Unit testing with PHPUnit training focuses on equipping participants with the skills to write and execute unit tests for PHP applications using the...

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Course Code: PRR36
14 Hrs
Last Updated: April 2026

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Unit testing with PHPUnit training focuses on equipping participants with the skills to write and execute unit tests for PHP applications using the PHPUnit testing framework. The course covers essential topics such as setting up PHPUnit, creating test cases, and understanding assertions to validate expected outcomes. Participants learn to write testable code, organize tests in suites, and use mock objects and stubs to isolate components during testing. Hands-on exercises allow participants to practice writing unit tests, debugging failing tests, and integrating PHPUnit with CI/CD pipelines. By the end of the training, attendees gain the expertise to implement reliable, automated unit tests that enhance the maintainability and quality of PHP code.

Basic knowledge of PHP programming.
Familiarity with object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts.
No prior experience with PHPUnit or unit testing required.

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

Understand the core principles and importance of unit testing in PHP.
Learn to write and execute unit tests using PHPUnit framework.
Develop skills in testing PHP code, validating assertions, and handling edge cases.
Gain an understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and how to implement it with PHP.
Learn how to mock dependencies and isolate code for effective unit testing.

Unit Testing with PHPUnit: Understanding of PHPUnit framework and how to write unit tests for PHP applications.
Test Automation: Ability to automate unit tests and integrate them with CI/CD pipelines.
Test-Driven Development (TDD): Knowledge of how to use TDD to improve code quality by writing tests first.
Mocking: Ability to use mock objects to isolate external dependencies and test in isolation.
Assertions and Error Handling: Skill in using PHPUnit assertions and handling errors effectively in tests.

Participants will be assessed on:

Understanding Unit Testing: Ability to explain unit testing concepts and apply them using PHPUnit.
Test Writing Skills: Ability to write and execute meaningful unit tests for PHP code.
Test-Driven Development (TDD): Ability to apply TDD practices in PHP development.
Mocking and Isolation: Skill in using mock objects for testing isolated code.
Test Assertions: Proficiency in validating test results using assertions.

Certificate of Completion: Participants who attend all sessions and successfully complete the course assessments will receive a ProgNXTCertificate of Completion for Unit Testing with PHPUnit Essentials Training.

Introduction to Unit Testing and Writing PHPUnit Tests

Introduction to Unit Testing

What is unit testing and why is it important in PHP development?
The role of unit testing in software quality assurance.
Overview of PHPUnit framework.
Benefits of unit testing: catching bugs early, simplifying refactoring, ensuring code quality.

Setting Up PHPUnit for PHP Projects

Installing PHPUnit and setting up the development environment.
Configuring PHPUnit for a PHP project (composer installation, configuration file).
Understanding PHPUnit’s directory structure and test organization.

Writing Your First PHPUnit Test

Creating a basic test class using PHPUnit\Framework\TestCase.
Writing the first test method with assertions: assertEquals(), assertTrue(), assertFalse().
Running PHPUnit tests from the command line.
Understanding PHPUnit output: passed, failed, skipped tests.

Assertions in PHPUnit

Different types of assertions in PHPUnit (e.g., assertEquals(), assertContains(), assertNull(), assertCount()).
Using assertions to validate code functionality and expected results.
Hands-On Exercise

Test Lifecycle: Setup and Teardown

Understanding the setup and teardown methods (setUp() and tearDown()).
Using setUpBeforeClass() and tearDownAfterClass() for class-level setup.
Hands-On Exercise

Summary and Q&A

Recap of key concepts.
Open Q&A session to address any doubts or questions.

Advanced Testing Techniques and Mocking

Test-Driven Development (TDD) with PHPUnit

Introduction to Test-Driven Development (TDD) and its benefits.
Writing tests before code: red-green-refactor cycle.
Hands-On Exercise

Mocking in PHPUnit

The concept of mocking and why it's important in unit testing.
Introduction to PHPUnit’s mock objects: createMock() and getMockBuilder().
Mocking external services and dependencies for isolated testing.
Hands-On Exercise

Testing for Edge Cases and Exception Handling

Writing tests to handle edge cases (e.g., invalid input, boundary conditions).
Using expectException() to test exceptions.
Validating exception handling and error messages in PHP code.
Hands-On Exercise

Running PHPUnit Tests and Integrating with CI/CD

Running PHPUnit tests from the command line and generating reports.
Integrating PHPUnit with Continuous Integration (CI) tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI.
Generating test coverage reports using PHPUnit and tools like Xdebug.
Hands-On Exercise

Best Practices for PHPUnit Testing

Writing maintainable and readable tests.
Organizing tests in multiple files and directories.
Writing tests that are independent, fast, and isolated.
Hands-On Exercise

Final Project: Implementing Unit Testing for a PHP Application

Applying all learned concepts in a final project: writing comprehensive tests for a PHP application.
Writing tests using assertions, TDD, and mocking.
Reviewing and refining test coverage.

Course Summary and Q&A

Recap of key concepts learned throughout the course.
Final Q&A session to address any remaining questions.

PHPUnit documentation and installation guides.
Sample PHP code and test cases for hands-on exercises.
Best practices for writing PHPUnit tests.
Additional resources for learning and improving PHPUnit skills.

Evaluation based on participation in practical exercises, project completion, and understanding of key concepts.
ProgNXT Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the course and assessments.

This Unit Testing with PHPUnit Essentials Training will provide participants with the foundational knowledge and practical experience to write effective unit tests for PHP applications. By the end of the course, attendees will be able to implement Test-Driven Development (TDD), use PHPUnit for writing and running tests, and mock external dependencies for isolated testing.

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