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This video tutorial covers the concepts of spies, stubs, and fake timers in testing. It explains how spies can be used to record function calls and verify interactions, while stubs are used to simulate specific behaviors without calling the original function. The tutorial also demonstrates how to use fake timers to speed up tests that involve timing functions. By the end, viewers will understand how to implement these techniques to enhance their testing strategies.

What is the primary purpose of using a spy in testing?

• To simulate a function's behavior

• To replace global timer implementations

• To record and verify interactions

• To throw errors during method calls

How does a stub differ from a spy in testing?

• A stub records interactions, while a spy simulates behavior

• A stub simulates behavior without calling the original function, while a spy records interactions

• A stub replaces global timers, while a spy throws errors

• A stub is used for asynchronous functions, while a spy is not

In what scenario would you use a stub?

• To record the number of times a method was called

• To replace global timer implementations

• To simulate a specific path, such as error handling

• To verify that a method was called

What is the benefit of using fake timers in testing?

• To simulate asynchronous functions

• To speed up tests by avoiding real-time delays

• To record method calls and arguments

• To throw errors during method execution

How does the tick method function when using fake timers?

• It verifies that a method was never called

• It records the number of method calls

• It moves the clock ahead to trigger timed functions

• It simulates a specific error path