For a long time, I found PHPUnit's output in the terminal to be cumbersome. When multiple tests failed, it became challenging to locate the actual failed assertion among the stack of errors.

In this blog post, I will share my approach and workflow to improve the PHPUnit test output experience.

This basic workflow ensures that the PHPUnit test results are saved in the.phpunit-output.txt file, improving accessibility and reducing the need for terminal scrolling.

By using this improved workflow, the.phpunit-output.txt file opens automatically in VS Code, allowing you to easily view and navigate through the PHPUnit test results.
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