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# [Mocking Filesystem, File and FileInfo in Golang unit tests](https://dguerri.hashnode.dev/mocking-filesystem-file-and-fileinfo-in-golang-unit-tests?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

As a beginner, I found it difficult to write unit tests in GoLang for anything that use actual production resources, like filesystems, APIs, or databases. In this post, I put together my findings in the hope I will save you some time. I will show you...

Aug 20, 2022 · 5 min read · dguerri.hashnode.dev  
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