This article explores various approaches for testing external calls in Elixir, including monkey patching, using a fake HTTP server, employing mocks with behavior, and utilizing Mox. It discusses the strengths and limitations of each method and emphasizes the importance of testing business logic.
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Exploring various approaches for testing external calls in ElixirPresentation of the use caseTLDR: Summary tableNaive testsMore advanced testingExploring more3 Impressions