Queries

The fixture factories are closely related to the database. The package provides several methods to conveniently run queries. All methods will by-pass the beforeFind event, enabling the direct inspection of your test database.

These methods are meant to help performing assertions in the "Assert" part of your tests. Do not use the ::find() method in the "Act" part of your tests, e.g. to test finders.

ArticleFactory::find()

Returns a query on the table related to the given factory. Accepts the same parameters as the standard table find() method — see the CakePHP query-builder docs.

ArticleFactory::count()

Returns the number of rows in the factory's table.

ArticleFactory::get()

Returns an entity by primary key. See the CakePHP get() docs for the full signature.

ArticleFactory::firstOrFail()

Returns the first entity matching the optional conditions, or throws if none exist. See the CakePHP firstOrFail() docs.