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Spies (Partial Mocks): Observing Real Objects

Practice - Spies (Partial Mocks): Observing Real Objects

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main purpose of using a spy in unit testing?

💡 Hint: Think about what spies can do that regular mocks cannot.

Question 2 Easy

Describe a scenario where using a spy is more beneficial than using a mock.

💡 Hint: Consider notifications, external API calls, or similar situations.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does a spy do in unit testing?

Replaces an object entirely
Mocks method calls
Monitors real object method invocations

💡 Hint: Think about the roles of different test doubles in unit testing.

Question 2

True or False: A spy cannot verify that a method was called with the correct number of arguments.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what spies are meant to track.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a complex class with several methods, create a unit test using spies to verify method calls without altering any real behavior.

💡 Hint: Consider focusing on one method and checking its invocation parameters.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how you could refactor a test where multiple spies are used, potentially complicating the readability and maintenance.

💡 Hint: Think about if all spies are necessary or if some behaviors can be validated using fewer spies.

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