Stub
/stʌb/
Definition
A simplified replacement for a real object that returns predefined responses — simpler than a mock, no verification.
Example in context
"The user repository stub returns a fixed user object — we just want the service to get a user, not test the repository."
Related terms
Practice this term
Master Stub in context by working through exercises in the Testing & QA module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.