Codeception: Automated Testing for PHP Projects

Codeception combines three test levels in one framework:

Unit tests. Test individual classes and methods in isolation. Codeception uses PHPUnit under the hood and extends it with mocking and stub functions.

Functional tests. Test application logic without a browser. HTTP requests are simulated, forms submitted and responses checked — fast and without browser overhead.

Acceptance tests. Test the application in a real browser. Codeception controls Chrome or Firefox via WebDriver and simulates real user interactions.

Drupal comes with its own PHPUnit-based test framework. Codeception complements it with browser-based acceptance tests that verify behavior from the user's perspective.

Typical test scenarios: login processes, form validation, content creation by editors, access permissions and search functions. These tests run automatically with every deployment and prevent regressions.

Early error detection. Tests find errors before users do. This saves support effort and protects your reputation.

Safe updates. Drupal updates and module upgrades can be applied with confidence when a test suite covers the core functions.

Documentation. Tests describe the expected behavior of the application. New team members understand more quickly how the platform is supposed to work.

arocom implements automated tests as part of the development methodology. The Future Check evaluates the test coverage of your platform. Starting at EUR 2,500 plus VAT, credited toward the follow-up project.