Using the Moq Library for Mocking
Learn how to use the Moq library for mocking.
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The Moq
library is a popular .NET mocking framework used for creating mock objects in unit testing. It allows developers to isolate the tested code by replacing real objects with mock objects, stubs, or spies. The Moq
library is widely used in the .NET ecosystem and provides several advantages over alternative mocking libraries:
Lambdas and fluent syntax: Its syntax is based on lambda expressions, allowing for a highly expressive and readable way to set expectations and define the behavior of mock objects. The fluent syntax also makes it easy to configure mock objects.
Strong community and ecosystem: The
Moq
library has a large and active user community. This means we can find extensive documentation, tutorials, and online resources to help us get started and solve common problems. Additionally, there are many third-party extensions and integrations available for Moq.Strict mocking by default: The
Moq
library uses a strict mocking behavior by ...