mock-best-practices
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Follow mocking best practices
Proper mocking isolates units under test while keeping tests realistic—over-mocking creates false confidence when tests pass but production breaks.
Quick Reference
- Mock external dependencies (APIs, databases, file system), not business logic
- Always clean up mocks with jest.restoreAllMocks() in afterEach
- Use MSW for realistic API mocking without coupling to implementation
- Test behavior and outputs, not internal implementation details
Check
Review this test file for mocking patterns, checking for over-mocking, missing mock cleanup, and proper mock implementation.
Fix
Improve mocking strategy by removing unnecessary mocks, adding proper cleanup, and mocking at the right level of abstraction.
Explain
Explain mocking best practices including when to mock, what to mock, and common mocking pitfalls.
Code Review
Review tests, CI workflows, and enforcement points related to Follow mocking best practices. Flag exact gaps where the rule is not automatically verified or where failures do not block regressions.
For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance,
see references/rule.md.
Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/en/rules/testing/mock-best-practices