--- title: "Testing Environment" version: "5.9" --- > Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.phalcon.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Testing Environment # Overview Phalcon, historically characterized by a modest development community and limited pull requests, faced challenges due to developers' unfamiliarity with C, the language in which the framework was originally written. To encourage contributions, we introduced [Zephir][zephir], a language closely resembling PHP and Javascript syntax. In [2003][2003], we unveiled this initiative, subsequently releasing the language and transitioning all Phalcon code to Zephir. Since then, Zephir has been integral to Phalcon's development. # The Challenge Building a feature-rich framework necessitates a comprehensive development environment supporting various features and associated services. For example, validating ORM functionality across different database adapters (e.g., `MySQL`, `Postgresql`, `Sqlite`) requires the installation of relevant PHP extensions and databases. Similarly, to execute the testing suite for Phalcon's extensive functionality, developers must install numerous extensions and services such as Redis and Memcached. Considering the diverse PHP versions (e.g., PHP 8.1, 8.2), Phalcon's development becomes intricate due to these prerequisites. # Solution Formerly relying on `nanobox," a solution now discontinued, we intensified our efforts, adopting Docker to streamline development requirements. With just a few commands, developers can seamlessly contribute to Phalcon and execute tests promptly. This Docker-based approach simplifies the setup, ensuring a more accessible and efficient development process for Phalcon. # Installation Before you begin, ensure that docker is installed on your machine. If you haven't installed it yet, follow the instructions [here][docker_installation]. Additionally, you'll need `docker compose` - installation details can be found [here][docker_compose]. # Running the Development Environment 1. Fork the Repository Start by forking the [cphalcon][cphalcon] repository to your GitHub account. If you haven't done this already, navigate to the [cphalcon][cphalcon] page in your browser and click the Fork button located at the top right of the screen. 2. Clone the Fork Clone the forked repository to a directory of your choice. The example below assumes the GitHub account is `niden`; replace it with your own account. ```bash git clone git@github.com:niden/cphalcon ``` 3. Build the Environment Navigate to the cphalcon folder (or your chosen repository location) and build the containers with the following command: ```bash docker compose build ``` This process may take some time, depending on your machine's specifications. It is not required frequently, only when changes occur in the dockerfiles or when you choose to rebuild your containers. # Starting the Environment Once all the containers have been built, initiate the environment using the following command: ```bash docker compose up -d ``` The above command, utilizing the `docker-compose.yml` file from the repository, runs the environment in the background, allowing you to reuse your terminal. To stop the environment, press `Ctrl-C` if the `-d` flag was not used. If `-d` was used, inform Docker that you wish to halt the environment: ```bash docker compose down ``` # Environment Configuration ## Exposed Ports With the above command, service containers expose ports to your host as detailed in the table below: | Service | Port | |------------|------| | `mysql` | 3306 | | `postgres` | 5432 | | `redis` | 6379 | This setup is convenient for most developers. However, for those concurrently working on multiple projects using the same services (e.g., `mysql`), this configuration may hinder a second environment's functionality, as the port on the host is already in use. ## Isolated Configuration Alternatively, use the `docker-compose-local.yml` file, which does not expose ports from service containers to the host, ensuring isolation: ```bash docker compose -f docker-compose-local.yml up -d ``` In this case, you'll need to determine the IP address of a specific service container to connect to it. For example, to connect to the mysql container: ```bash docker inspect \ -f '{{range.NetworkSettings.Networks}}{{.IPAddress}}{{end}}' \ cphalcon-mysql ``` Identify the correct IP address and connect accordingly: ```bash mysql -uroot -p -h172.18.0.4 ``` ## Entering the Environment To enter the environment, specify the desired PHP version environment. Three environments are available: `cphalcon-8.0` `cphalcon-8.1` `cphalcon-8.2` For example, to enter the PHP 8.1 environment: ```bash docker exec -it cphalcon-8.1 /bin/bash ``` You'll be prompted with: ```bash root@cphalcon-81:/srv# ``` You are now inside the environment with all the necessary extensions and services. To exit, type `exit` and press Enter: ```bash root@cphalcon-81:/srv# exit ``` ## Aliases The development environments include predefined aliases in the `.bashrc` file located under the `docker/` folder and the corresponding PHP version subfolder. Some notable aliases include: | Alias | Command | |--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | `g` | git | | `h` | history | | `l` | ls -lF $\{colorflag\} | | `ll` | LC_ALL="C.UTF-8" ls -alF | | `zephir` | ./zephir | | `zf` | ./zephir fullclean | | `zg` | ./zephir generate | | `zs` | ./zephir stubs | | `cpl` | zf && zg && cd ext/ && ./install && .. | | `codecept` | php -d extension=ext/modules/phalcon.so ./vendor/bin/codecept | ## Composer Before proceeding, update Composer: ```bash root@cphalcon-81:/srv# composer install ``` ### Composer commands Composer is configured to facilitate testing. Execute the commands as follows: ```bash composer ``` Example: ```bash # Run the code sniffer composer cs ``` | Command | Description | |--------------------|--------------------------------| | `analyze` | Run Psalm (`psalm`) | | `cs` | Run CodeSniffer (`phpcs`) | | `cs-fix` | Run CodeSniffer fix (`phpcbf`) | | `test-unit` | Run unit tests | | `test-cli` | Run cli tests | | `test-integration` | Run integration tests | | `test-db-common` | Run common database tests | | `test-db-mysql` | Run mysql database tests | | `test-db-pgsql` | Run pgsql database tests | | `test-db-sqlite` | Run sqlite tests | | `test-db` | Run all database tests | | `test-all` | Run all tests | ## Check Zephir `Zephir` is installed by `composer`. Ensure that the latest version is installed by executing: ```bash root@cphalcon-81:/srv# zephir ``` The output should resemble the formatted screen provided in the documentation. ## Compile Phalcon Compile Phalcon using Zephir: ```bash root@cphalcon-81:/srv# cpl ``` ## Check Extensions Verify that extensions are correctly installed by typing: ```bash root@cphalcon-81:/srv# php -m ``` Check for phalcon in the list of installed modules. ## Setup Databases Create a `.env` file in the project root: ```bash root@cphalcon-81:/srv# cp tests/_config/.env.docker .env ``` # Running Tests ## Unit Build the Codeception base classes before running unit tests: ```bash root@cphalcon-81:/srv# codecept build ``` Run unit tests: ```bash root@cphalcon-81:/srv# test-unit ``` Execute tests from a specific folder: ```bash root@cphalcon-81:/srv# codecept run tests/unit/some/folder/ ``` Execute a single test: ```bash root@cphalcon-81:/srv# codecept run tests/unit/some/folder/some/test/file.php ``` ## Database Run database-related tests using aliases: ```bash root@cphalcon-81:/srv# test-db-common root@cphalcon-81:/srv# test-db-mysql root@cphalcon-81:/srv# test-db-pgsql root@cphalcon-81:/srv# test-db-sqlite root@cphalcon-81:/srv# test-db ``` # Development Open your preferred editor and start developing in Zephir. For any changes to `.zep` files (inside the `phalcon` folder), recompile the extension: ```bash root@cphalcon-81:/srv# cpl ``` Run tests after making changes: ```bash root@cphalcon-81:/srv# codecept run tests/unit/somefolder/somecestfile:sometest ``` For Zephir documentation, refer to the [Zephir Docs][zephir_docs] site. # Services The available services are: - Memcached - MySQL - PostgreSQL - Redis Enabled PHP extensions include: - apcu - ctype - curl - dom - fileinfo - gd - gmp - gettext - imagick - iconv - igbinary - intl - json - memcached - mbstring - mongodb - opcache - phar - pdo - pdo_mysql - pdo_pgsql - pdo_sqlite - redis - session - simplexml - sqlite3 - tokenizer - yaml - zephir_parser - xdebug - xml - xmlwriter - zip - zlib Database dumps are located under `tests/_data/assets/schemas` For questions, join the [Discord][discord] server or our [Discussions][discussions]. <3 Phalcon Team [2003]: https://blog.phalcon.io/post/phalcon-2-0-the-future [cphalcon]: https://github.com/phalcon/cphalcon [codeception]: https://codeception.com [codeception_commands]: https://codeception.com/docs/reference/Commands [codeception_introduction]: https://codeception.com/docs/01-Introduction [discord]: https://phalcon.io/discord [docker_installation]: https://docs.docker.com/engine/installation/ [docker_compose]: https://docs.docker.com/compose/install/ [discussions]: https://phalcon.io/discussions [zephir]: https://zephir-lang.com [zephir_docs]: https://docs.zephir-lang.com Source: https://docs.phalcon.io/5.9/testing-environment/index.mdx