ModelFactory
ModelFactory
Factory class to generate model instances, raw data, or persist records.
factory
Shortcut to retrieve a defined factory for a model.
defineFactory
Shortcut to define a new factory.
state
Define a named state with specific overrides.
Parameters
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
name | State identifier |
definition | Partial overrides or function to generate them |
as
Apply a named state to the factory.
times
Specify how many instances to create or make.
create
Persist multiple model instances.
Parameters
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
overrides | Attribute overrides for generation. |
returns — Array of persisted model instances.
createOne
Persist and return a single model instance.
make
Build model instances without saving.
raw
Generate raw attribute data without Model wrapping.
generateAttributes
Internal: combine definition, states, and overrides, resolving functions.
clone
Clone this factory with existing states.
define
Register a factory definition under a model name.
Parameters
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
modelName | Unique key matching ModelRegistry. |
definition | Default attribute definitions. |
returns — The defined factory instance.
for
Retrieve a cloned factory for a model.
Parameters
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
modelName | Key of the registered factory. |
returns — A fresh factory instance.