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Mock object

In computer programming, a mock object is an object that imitates a production object in limited ways. A programmer might use a mock object as a test double for software testing. A mock object can also be used in generic programming.

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related to External links · 21
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Mock object → object that imitates a production object in limited ways

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Mock objectis aobject that imitates a production object in limited ways0.90text
a network socket can be mimicked by a mock objectinstance ofthe behavior of a complex object0.80text
allowing the programmer to discover whether the object being tested responds appropriately to the wide variety of states such mock objects may be in.Mocksinstance ofthe behavior of a complex object0.80text
fakes or stubsThe definitions of mockinstance ofthe behavior of a complex object0.80text
fakeinstance ofthe behavior of a complex object0.80text
stub are not consistent across the literatureinstance ofthe behavior of a complex object0.80text
Mock objectrelated to External linksTim Mackinnon0.60section
Mock objectrelated to External linksSeptember0.60section
Mock objectrelated to External linksBrief History0.60section
Mock objectrelated to External linksMock Objects0.60section
Mock objectrelated to External linksMockobjects0.60section
Mock objectrelated to External linksArchived0.60section

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