Overview

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"Introduction to MOQ for .NET Testing" is a comprehensive course designed to equip .NET developers with essential skills in using MOQ, a mocking framework for unit tests. Spanning two modules, the course starts with the fundamentals of MOQ, covering its setup, basic concepts, and implementation in .NET projects. It then advances to more complex scenarios, teaching advanced mocking techniques, handling complex dependencies, and integrating MOQ with popular testing frameworks. Through this course, participants will gain a deep understanding of MOQ's capabilities and how to leverage it for effective unit testing in .NET environments, enhancing their testing proficiency and software quality. "Module 1: Fundamentals of MOQ" introduces the concept of mocking in software testing using MOQ, a popular framework in the .NET ecosystem. It begins with an explanation of MOQ and its relevance, followed by a guide to setting it up in a .NET project. The module then covers creating your first mock, along with basic techniques such as mocking methods, properties, verification processes, and using callbacks and returns in mocks. This module is essential for .NET developers seeking to enhance their unit testing skills with MOQ. "Module 2: Deepening Your MOQ Skills" progresses into more advanced aspects of mocking with MOQ in .NET. This module tackles challenging scenarios like mocking complex objects and dependencies, setup sequences, and conditional mocking. It also addresses how to handle events and exceptions within MOQ. Furthermore, it guides you through best practices for organizing mocks, avoiding common pitfalls, and effectively integrating MOQ with testing frameworks like xUnit or NUnit. Tailored for developers looking to refine their unit testing and mocking techniques, this module offers in-depth knowledge and practical applications of MOQ. This course caters to anyone in the .NET development ecosystem who wishes to build strong foundations in mocking using MOQ, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and reliable software development.

Syllabus

Fundamentals of MOQ

"Module 1: Fundamentals of MOQ" introduces the concept of mocking in software testing using MOQ, a popular framework in the .NET ecosystem. It begins with an explanation of MOQ and its relevance, followed by a guide to setting it up in a .NET project. The module then covers creating your first mock, along with basic techniques such as mocking methods, properties, verification processes, and using callbacks and returns in mocks. This module is essential for .NET developers seeking to enhance their unit testing skills with MOQ.

Deepening Your MOQ Skills

"Module 2: Deepening Your MOQ Skills" progresses into more advanced aspects of mocking with MOQ in .NET. This module tackles challenging scenarios like mocking complex objects and dependencies, setup sequences, and conditional mocking. It also addresses how to handle events and exceptions within MOQ. Furthermore, it guides you through best practices for organizing mocks, avoiding common pitfalls, and effectively integrating MOQ with testing frameworks like xUnit or NUnit. Tailored for developers looking to refine their unit testing and mocking techniques, this module offers in-depth knowledge and practical applications of MOQ.