PHPUnit

Sebastian Bergmann explains how PHP, PHPUnit, and major frameworks like Laravel and Symfony use reciprocal nightly testing to protect stability and enable early detection of breaking changes. The post shows how automated collaboration keeps the PHP ecosystem reliable and aligned. ...more

The latest version of PHPUnit, 12.5, is now available — with new CLI options, improved exception handling, and optional code‑coverage settings. Developers can review the full changelog and prepare for PHPUnit 13.0 coming in early 2026. ...more

PHPUnit 12.4 introduces flexible data provider reuse and regex-based deprecation filtering, enhancing test suite control and minimizing friction. With forward compatibility for PHP 8.5 and early testing support for PHP 8.6, this release empowers developers to write more maintainable, focused tests—especially when working with complex or third-party codebases. ...more

Four Kitchens’ Laura Johnson explores how AI can speed up Drupal module testing without compromising quality. Through a hands-on experiment with unit, kernel, and functional tests, she discovered that while AI isn’t perfect, it can become a consistent partner when guided by a structured ruleset. The post outlines practical strategies and common pitfalls for integrating AI into automated testing workflows. ...more

Alexander Shabanov presents a clear 4-step plan to migrate Drupal module test suites from PHPUnit 9 to PHPUnit 10+, with automation via Rector, handling breaking changes, and supporting backward compatibility. ...more

Freelock’s John Locke has added PHPUnit support to Drupal Flake, a Nix-based alternative to Docker for local Drupal development. The update offers streamlined test setup for Drupal 11.2 and PHP 8.3. ...more

Learn how to create and run your first functional test in Drupal 10 with this step-by-step guide. This tutorial covers everything from setting up the test file structure to executing the test in a DDEV environment using PHPUnit. ...more

Senior Backend Developer Aliaksandr Shabanau outlines the primary QA frameworks used in Drupal automated testing, including PHPUnit for backend testing and Nightwatch.js for frontend testing. He explains the shift from SimpleTest, the decline of Behat, and the role of Drupal Test Traits, highlighting how these tools improve delivery speed, reliability, and project scalability. ...more

Gizra’s Áron Novák explores the use of AI to refactor Webdriver.IO tests into PHPUnit tests, improving test efficiency and CI performance. Using Anthropic's Claude Opus and a custom Python script, the process reduced development time while requiring manual adjustments for accuracy. ...more

Drupal developer Pasan Gamage offers a clear, practical guide to configuring and running PHPUnit tests for Drupal projects in DDEV. His step-by-step breakdown covers setup requirements, environment configuration, and testing execution, providing Drupal developers with an essential resource for efficient testing. ...more

Lakshman Kumar Pandey details key PHPUnit test cases for Drupal migrations, covering node content migration, field mapping accuracy, and duplicate entry checks to maintain data integrity and reliability. ...more

Eirik Stanghelle Morland outlines the systematic removal of outdated code in Violinist.io's Drupal-based system, focusing on enhancing code quality and maintaining software stability. ...more