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Kahlan

Ch 226.2of 29 BDD Testing Tools
  1. 1Runs onLinux
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Gherkin supportNo
  4. 4Execution modelocal
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Overview

Kahlan is ranked #22 of 29 in BDD testing tools on Specifiction. It runs on Linux.

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Facts

Purpose
Kahlan is a PHP unit and BDD testing framework that uses a describe-it syntax.kahlan.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Stubbing
Kahlan provides a built-in stubbing system and says Mockery or Prophecy are not needed.kahlan.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Monkey patching
Kahlan can replace methods, functions, or classes during testing without requiring PECL extensions.kahlan.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Code coverage
Code coverage metrics require phpdbg or Xdebug.kahlan.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Reporting
Built-in reporters include dot, bar, JSON, TAP, and verbose formats, with output optionally redirected to a file.kahlan.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Coverage exports
The CLI documents Clover XML, Istanbul-compatible JSON, and lcov text coverage exports.kahlan.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Framework compatibility
Kahlan uses Composer autoloading and is compatible with most frameworks; some frameworks with their own autoloaders need manual namespace configuration.kahlan.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Framework integrations
The documentation describes a dedicated plugin for Laravel test facilities and a Kahlan bundle for Symfony 2.7 and later.kahlan.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Requirements
The getting-started page lists PHP 5.5 or later as a requirement.kahlan.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Installation
The recommended installation method is Composer as a development dependency, using composer require --dev kahlan/kahlan.kahlan.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
License
Kahlan is licensed under the MIT license.kahlan.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Performance limit
The configuration documentation says its source interception and rewriting approach makes code run a bit slower, and that patching can be limited to selected namespaces.kahlan.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The opened official documentation describes contributing by opening a pull request against the dev branch.kahlan.github.io · 4 Oct 2026

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