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)

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()

Returns

A random fake item created and added to the database by Fabricator

Return type

object|array

Uses CodeIgniter\Test\Fabricator to create a random item and 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));
    }
}