How can I effectively test my code using factories?

How can I effectively test my code using factories?

You can use factories to create test data easily. They help in generating consistent and valid objects for your tests.

What are some best practices for using factories in tests?

Some best practices include keeping your factories simple, using traits for variations, and ensuring they are reusable.

Can you give me an example of a factory in a testing framework?

Sure! In Ruby on Rails, you might use FactoryBot to define a user factory like this: FactoryBot.define do factory :user do name { 'John Doe' } end end.

How do I handle associations in factories?

You can define associations in your factory by using the association method, which allows you to create related objects automatically.