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Detects test antipatterns and code smells in PHP test suites. Identifies 15 smells (Logic in Test, Mock Overuse, Fragile Tests, Mystery Guest, etc.) with fix recommendations and refactoring patterns for testability.

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# Test Smell Detection

Identifies antipatterns and code smells in PHP test suites.

## 15 Test Smells

| # | Smell | Severity | Detection Pattern |
|---|-------|----------|-------------------|
| 1 | Logic in Test | High | `if/for/while/foreach` in tests |
| 2 | Mock Overuse | High | >3 mocks in single test |
| 3 | Test Interdependence | High | `static $`, `@depends` |
| 4 | Fragile Test | High | `expects(exactly)`, `at()` |
| 5 | Mystery Guest | Medium | `file_get_contents`, `getenv` |
| 6 | Eager Test | Medium | Multiple unrelated assertions |
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