Mocking with Moq 4 and xUnit from Pluralsight

Writing unit tests is hard when dependencies between classes make it tough to separate what's being tested from the rest of the system. Moq, the most popular mocking library for .NET, makes it easy to create mock dependencies to make testing easier.

Writing unit tests can be difficult, time-consuming, and slow when you can't isolate the classes you want to test from the rest of the system. In this course,Mocking with Moq 4 and xUnit, you'll learn how to create mocks and use them as dependencies to the classes you want to test. First, you'll discover how to configure mocked methods and properties to return specific values. Next, you'll learn how to perform behavior/interaction testing to check your classes are interacting correctly with their dependencies. Finally, you'll explore how to setup mock exceptions, mock events, and use additional mocking techniques. When you're finished with this course, you'll have the necessary knowledge to use Moq to unit test your classes in isolation by creating and using mock objects.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Getting Started with Mocking and Moq

Configuring Mocked Methods

Configuring Mock Object Properties

Implementing Behavior Verification Tests

Using Additional Moq Mocking Techniques

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Know what's good

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Develops core testing and Mocking techniques in .NET, which are essential skills for intermediate-level developers

Teaches best practices of testing dependencies and external services, which is increasingly vital to modern development

Taught by Jason Robert, who is a recognized expert in unit testing, code quality, and teaching

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Mocking with Moq 4 and xUnit with these activities:

Review basic C# language fundamentals

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This activity will help you refresh your memory on everything you need to know about C# before diving into unit testing.

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Brush up on C# syntax.
Practice writing basic C# programs.
Review C# object-oriented programming concepts.

Practice automated testing with beginner-level C# and xUnit

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This activity will help refresh your knowledge of testing coupled with object-oriented programming concepts, to prepare for working with classes.

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Set up your environment to run C# code.
Learn and practice xUnit
Build your first C# automated tests.

Learn the basics of unit testing with xUnit

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This activity will help you become familiar with xUnit, one of the most popular testing frameworks for C#.

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Set up xUnit for testing.
Write your first xUnit test.
Practice writing different types of unit tests.

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Learn about dependency injection with Moq

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This activity will help you learn about a powerful design pattern commonly used in tests, which will make your tests more maintainable.

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Learn the basics of dependency injection.
Set up Moq for testing.
Practice using Moq for dependency injection.

Join a group of students for group study sessions

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This activity will help you engage with other students and work together to address difficult topics commonly faced in this course.

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Find a group of students who are interested in forming a study group.
Set up regular meeting times.
Review course material together.
Work on practice problems together.

Perform TDD on a small C# class

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This activity will help you write better tests and implement TDD in your workflow.

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Write a small class.
Write tests for the class using TDD.
Practice refactoring the class.

Career center

Learners who complete Mocking with Moq 4 and xUnit will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Application Developer

Application Developers are responsible for developing and maintaining software applications. To do this, they'll often use mocking frameworks like Moq to create mock classes that simulate the behaviour of real classes, allowing them to test their code in isolation. This course, Mocking with Moq 4 and xUnit, will help you build a foundation in TDD using Moq, a key skill for Application Developers.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts are responsible for analysing business processes and requirements, and to make recommendations for improvements. To do this, they often use mocking frameworks like Moq to create mock classes that simulate the behaviour of real classes, allowing them to test their designs and ensure that their recommendations are feasible. This course, Mocking with Moq 4 and xUnit, will help you build a foundation in TDD using Moq, a key skill for Business Analysts.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts are responsible for analysing data to identify trends and patterns, and to make recommendations based on their findings. To do this, they often use mocking frameworks like Moq to create mock classes that simulate the behaviour of real classes, allowing them to test their algorithms and ensure that their results are accurate. This course, Mocking with Moq 4 and xUnit, will help you build a foundation in TDD using Moq, a key skill for Data Analysts.

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Test Automation Engineer

Test Automation Engineers are responsible for creating and executing automated tests to ensure that software meets requirements and quality standards. To do this, they often use mocking frameworks like Moq to create mock classes that simulate the behaviour of real classes, allowing them to test interactions between different system components. This course, Mocking with Moq 4 and xUnit, will help you build a foundation in TDD using Moq, a key skill for Test Automation Engineers.

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Web Developer

Web Developers are responsible for developing and maintaining websites and web applications. To do this, they'll often use mocking frameworks like Moq to create mock classes that simulate the behaviour of real classes, allowing them to test their code in isolation. This course, Mocking with Moq 4 and xUnit, will help you build a foundation in TDD using Moq, a key skill for Web Developers.

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Full-Stack Developer

Full Stack Developers are responsible for both the front-end and back-end of software applications. To do this, they'll often use mocking frameworks like Moq to create mock classes that simulate the behaviour of real classes, allowing them to test their code in isolation. This course, Mocking with Moq 4 and xUnit, will help you build a foundation in TDD using Moq, a key skill for Full Stack Developers.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts are responsible for ensuring that software meets requirements and quality standards. To do this, they often use mocking frameworks like Moq to create mock classes that simulate the behaviour of real classes, allowing them to test interactions between different system components. This course, Mocking with Moq 4 and xUnit, will help you build a foundation in TDD using Moq, a key skill for Quality Assurance Analysts.

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Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineers are responsible for creating and executing tests to ensure that software meets requirements and quality standards. To do this, they often use mocking frameworks like Moq to create mock classes that simulate the behaviour of real classes, allowing them to test interactions between different system components. This course, Mocking with Moq 4 and xUnit, will help you build a foundation in TDD using Moq, a key skill for Software Test Engineers.

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Software Developer

Test-driven development, which involves writing tests for your code before you write the code itself, is one of the key skills that Software Developers should have. To do this, they'll often use mocking frameworks like Moq to create mock classes that simulate the behaviour of real classes, allowing them to test their code in isolation. This course, Mocking with Moq 4 and xUnit, will help you build a foundation in TDD using Moq, a key skill for Software Developers.

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Software Architect

Software Architects are responsible for designing and developing software applications. To do this, they'll often use mocking frameworks like Moq to create mock classes that simulate the behaviour of real classes, allowing them to test their designs and ensure that their designs meet requirements. This course, Mocking with Moq 4 and xUnit, will help you build a foundation in TDD using Moq, a key skill for Software Architects.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for managing the development and launch of new products. To do this, they often use mocking frameworks like Moq to create mock classes that simulate the behaviour of real classes, allowing them to test their designs and ensure that their products meet customer needs. This course, Mocking with Moq 4 and xUnit, will help you build a foundation in TDD using Moq, a key skill for Product Managers.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers are responsible for creating documentation for software and other technical products. To do this, they often use mocking frameworks like Moq to create mock classes that simulate the behaviour of real classes, allowing them to test their documentation and ensure that it is accurate and easy to understand. This course, Mocking with Moq 4 and xUnit, may be useful to Technical Writers, as it provides a foundation in TDD using Moq, a key skill for writing effective and accurate technical documentation.

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Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for planning and managing software development projects. To do this, they often use mocking frameworks like Moq to create mock classes that simulate the behaviour of real classes, allowing them to test their plans and ensure that their projects are completed on time and within budget. This course, Mocking with Moq 4 and xUnit, may be useful to Project Managers, as it provides a foundation in TDD using Moq, a key skill for managing software development projects.

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System Administrator

System Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining computer systems. To do this, they often use mocking frameworks like Moq to create mock classes that simulate the behaviour of real classes, allowing them to test their designs and ensure that their systems are secure and efficient. This course, Mocking with Moq 4 and xUnit, may be useful to System Administrators, as it provides a foundation in TDD using Moq, a key skill for managing and maintaining computer systems.

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Database Administrator

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