Series: Testing Techniques
8 posts in this series
Practical techniques for better tests in .NET: test doubles, test data with Bogus and AutoFixture, test object patterns, database integration testing, Testcontainers, and more.
October 27, 2023When building objects in tests, there are 3 design patterns that assist with building test objects - Factory pattern, Object Mother, and Builder pattern.
December 01, 2023A walkthrough of how to use AutoFixture to generate test data and how it can help you write better tests.
December 12, 2023Using the Bogus library to create realistic test data for domain-driven applications.
February 14, 2024Bogus and the Builder pattern join forces to simplify test data generation and improve the quality of your test suite.
September 03, 2024Dive deep into .NET integration testing with databases. Explore EF Core providers, migrations, seeding, and strategies for reliable test suites.
December 19, 2025In this post, Sadukie breaks down some concepts seen in testing that can get muddled - test doubles, fakes, stubs, mocks, and spies.
April 16, 2026Learn how you can extend your testing plane by using property-based testing, contract testing, and test doubles.
June 04, 2026Testcontainers spins up real database containers for your .NET integration tests — the same database version on every machine and every CI run, with no manual …