feat: add command to configure essential Pest defaults #28
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Overview
This PR introduces a new
essentials:pestcommand that adds opinionated defaults to your Pest configuration. The command ensures your tests are more reliable and predictable by:Credit & Inspiration
This feature was inspired by Nuno's livestream where he mentioned wanting to see such a command implemented. The configuration approach is based on his example in the vest-kits/laravel repository, which demonstrates these testing best practices in action.
Technical Note
Initially, I explored using PHP-Parser to modify the Pest configuration file programmatically. However, this approach proved challenging due to:
Instead, I opted for a simpler and more reliable approach of appending the configuration with clear section markers. While this might not be as sophisticated as AST manipulation, it's more maintainable and less prone to errors.
If you have a different vision for how this should be implemented, this PR can serve as a foundation for discussion and future improvements.