Using Http::assertNotSent() in Laravel 11

Introduction to the assertNotSent method in the Laravel Framework 11

When we are developing software using Laravel, reviewing the HTTP requests sent to the server is one of the most essential aspects to ensure the proper functionality of the application. In Laravel 11, the method Http::assertNotSent() provides us with this capability to confirm that a specific HTTP request has not been sent. For example, if we want to ensure that a request to a specific URL was not sent, we can use this method.

This method is particularly useful in unit tests and feature tests. When you want to test a specific functionality or behavior, you should review whether specific unexpected requests were not sent. This topic is very important as it ensures that your code behaves correctly in various scenarios.

To use Http::assertNotSent(), you must specify it within your test code. In this way, after executing operations that should lead to the non-sending of a request, this method can be invoked. If the request in question has been sent, the test will encounter an error, indicating an issue in your code.

Additionally, you can apply various filters to requests to ensure only specific requests are reviewed. As an example, you might want to check whether the request was not sent with a specific method (like GET or POST) or if it does not include specific parameters.

Code Example for Using Http::assertNotSent()

public function test_example()
{
    Http::fake(); // Fake the HTTP requests

    // Invoking a function that shouldn't send the HTTP request
    $response = $this->someFunction();

    // Ensure that this specific request was not sent
    Http::assertNotSent(fn ($request) => $request->url() === 'http://example.com/api/not-allowed');
}

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