Test Mock

Definitions

1. A test double that replaces a real dependency with a programmable stand-in, pre-configured to return specific responses and capable of verifying that expected interactions (method calls, arguments, call order) actually occurred during the test.

   In plain English: A fake version of a component used in testing that can check whether your code talked to it correctly.

   Example: "I mocked the payment gateway so the test verifies we call charge() with the right amount without actually billing anyone."

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