atoum
Modern PHP unit testing framework
TLDR
Run tests
$ atoum -f [tests/units/MyTest.php]
Run all tests in directory$ atoum -d [tests/units]
Run with code coverage$ atoum -d [tests/] -c
Generate HTML coverage report$ atoum -d [tests/] --coverage-html [coverage/]
Run tests in debug mode$ atoum -d [tests/] --debug
SYNOPSIS
atoum [-f file] [-d directory] [-c] [options]
DESCRIPTION
atoum is a modern PHP unit testing framework emphasizing simplicity and clarity. It provides an intuitive API for writing tests with minimal boilerplate, featuring mocking, code coverage, and parallel execution.
The framework uses a natural, fluent assertion syntax and includes tools for test isolation and dependency injection.
PARAMETERS
-f file
Run specific test file-d directory
Run all tests in directory-c, --coverage
Generate code coverage--coverage-html dir
HTML coverage report--coverage-xml file
XML coverage report--debug
Debug mode-l, --loop
Run tests in continuous mode-p n, --max-children-number n
Parallel test execution--fail-if-void-methods
Fail if test methods are empty
CONFIGURATION
.atoum.php
Project-level configuration file for test runners, reports, and coverage settings.
CAVEATS
Requires PHP 5.6+. Less widely adopted than PHPUnit. Some IDE integrations may be limited. Documentation primarily in French.
HISTORY
atoum was created by Frédéric Hardy and first released in 2011 as a modern alternative to PHPUnit, emphasizing developer experience and test clarity.