Gio Lodi • 11/27/2018

Test doubles in Swift: dummies, fakes, stubs, and spies.

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This technical article details the concept of test doubles in Swift, categorizing them as dummies, fakes, stubs, and spies. It explains each type's purpose with Swift code examples, such as using a dummy as a placeholder or a stub to control test inputs, to improve communication and precision in software testing.

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