php:make-factory

To generate a Zenstruck Foundry factory for PHP entity tests, use a factory generation skill to automatically create an EntityNameFactory.php class based on your existing entity definitions. This simplifies setting up mock data for unit and integration testing scenarios.

To create factory classes for PHP test data, you need an existing PHP entity definition and the Zenstruck Foundry package installed in your project. The generation process uses these definitions to output a factory file for your test suite.

You should use a factory foundry class in PHP integration testing when you need to quickly generate multiple instances of an entity with realistic mock data. It streamlines test data creation for features requiring extensive testing of specific entities like a Product object.

No, factory generation does not work without an existing PHP entity definition. The skill requires a predefined entity class to accurately map attributes and generate the corresponding EntityNameFactory.php file for your testing workflow.

The best way to automate test data creation for PHP entities is by generating Zenstruck Foundry factory classes. This approach automatically creates factory files that handle the instantiation and configuration of mock objects for your unit and integration tests.