attac-t Skill: Ground Suite
"Never test the framework."
The Standard
- Domain Only: Test your logic, not Laravel's. Eloquent works. Trust it.
- Behavior Over Implementation: Test what it does, not how it does it.
- Zero Overlap: Each test verifies one unique behavior.
The Four Pillars
A good test has all four. Trade-offs exist between them.
| Pillar | Question |
|---|---|
| Protection | Does it catch real bugs? |
| Resistance | Does it survive refactoring? |
| Speed | Does it run fast? |
| Clarity | Is it easy to understand? |
Pillars 1 & 2 matter most. A test that breaks on refactoring is noise.
The Check
Ask yourself:
- Would Nuno ship this test?
- Does this test my code or the framework?
- Will this test break if I refactor internals?
- If I add a new model, do I need a new test file?
Real-World Examples
See examples.md.