mini\Database\DatabaseInterface::withTables()
Method
public
abstract
Signature
public abstract function withTables(array $tables): mini\Database\DatabaseInterfaceParameters
| Name | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
$tables |
array |
required | Documentation missing |
Returns
Documentation
Create a VirtualDatabase with shadowed tables
Returns a VirtualDatabase where specified tables are replaced with mock data while all other tables remain accessible. Perfect for testing - shadow specific tables while keeping real data for others.
For PDODatabase: Creates VirtualDatabase with all real tables (as PartialQuery), then shadows with provided tables. Allows JOINs between mock and real data.
For VirtualDatabase: Inherits all existing tables, shadows with provided ones.
Example:
// Shadow users table with mock data, keep real orders
$testDb = $db->withTables(['users' => $mockUsers]);
// Can now JOIN mock users with real orders
$testDb->query('SELECT u.name, o.amount FROM users u JOIN orders o ON u.id = o.user_id');