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Write unit and integration tests for Akka.NET actors using modern Akka.Hosting.TestKit patterns. Covers dependency injection, TestProbes, persistence testing, and actor interaction verification. Includes guidance on when to use traditional TestKit.

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Akka.NET Testing Patterns

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

Writing unit tests for Akka.NET actors
Testing persistent actors with event sourcing
Verifying actor interactions and message flows
Testing actor supervision and lifecycle
Mocking external dependencies in actor tests
Testing cluster sharding behavior locally
Verifying actor state recovery and persistence

Reference Files

examples.md: Complete code samples for all testing patterns (Patterns 1-8 plus Reminders)
anti-patterns-and-reference.md: Anti-patterns, traditional TestKit, CI/CD integration

Choosing Your Testing Approach

Use Akka.Hosting.TestKit (Recommended for 95% of Use Cases)

When:

Building modern .NET applications with Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection
Using Akka.Hosting for actor configuration in production
Need to inject services into actors (IOptions, DbContext, ILogger, HTTP clients, etc.)
Testing applications that use ASP.NET Core, Worker Services, or .NET Aspire
Working with modern Akka.NET projects (Akka.NET v1.5+)

Advantages:

Native dependency injection support - override services with fakes in tests
Configuration parity with production (same extension methods work in tests)
Clean separation between actor logic and infrastructure
Type-safe actor registry for retrieving actors

Use Traditional Akka.TestKit

When:

Contributing to Akka.NET core library development
Working in environments without Microsoft.Extensions (console apps, legacy systems)
Legacy codebases using manual Props creation without DI

See anti-patterns-and-reference.md for traditional TestKit patterns.

Core Principles (Akka.Hosting.TestKit)

Inherit from Akka.Hosting.TestKit.TestKit - This is a framework base class, not a user-defined one
Override ConfigureServices() - Replace real services with fakes/mocks
Override ConfigureAkka() - Configure actors using the same extension methods as production
Use ActorRegistry - Type-safe retrieval of actor references
Composition over Inheritance - Fake services as fields, not base classes
No Custom Base Classes - Use method overrides, not inheritance hierarchies
Test One Actor at a Time - Use TestProbes for dependencies
Match Production Patterns - Same extension methods, different AkkaExecutionMode

Required NuGet Packages

<ItemGroup>
  <!-- Core testing framework -->
  <PackageReference Include="Akka.Hosting.TestKit" Version="*" />

  <!-- xUnit (or your preferred test framework) -->
  <PackageReference Include="xunit" Version="*" />
  <PackageReference Include="xunit.runner.visualstudio" Version="*" />
  <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk" Version="*" />

  <!-- Assertions (recommended) -->
  <PackageReference Include="FluentAssertions" Version="*" />

  <!-- In-memory persistence for testing -->
  <PackageReference Include="Akka.Persistence.Hosting" Version="*" />

  <!-- If testing cluster sharding -->
  <PackageReference Include="Akka.Cluster.Hosting" Version="*" />
</ItemGroup>

CRITICAL: File Watcher Fix for Test Projects

Akka.Hosting.TestKit spins up real IHost instances, which by default enable file watchers for configuration reload. When running many tests, this exhausts file descriptor limits on Linux (inotify watch limit).

Add this to your test project - it runs before any tests execute:

// TestEnvironmentInitializer.cs
using System.Runtime.CompilerServices;

namespace YourApp.Tests;

internal static class TestEnvironmentInitializer
{
    [ModuleInitializer]
    internal static void Initialize()
    {
        // Disable config file watching in test hosts
        // Prevents file descriptor exhaustion (inotify watch limit) on Linux
        Environment.SetEnvironmentVariable("DOTNET_HOSTBUILDER__RELOADCONFIGONCHANGE", "false");
    }
}

Why this matters:

[ModuleInitializer] runs automatically before any test code
Sets the environment variable globally for all IHost instances
Prevents cryptic inotify errors when running 100+ tests
Also applies to Aspire integration tests that use IHost

Testing Patterns Overview

Each pattern below has a condensed description. See examples.md for complete code samples.

Pattern 1: Basic Actor Test

The foundation pattern. Override ConfigureServices() to inject fakes, override ConfigureAkka() to register actors with the same extension methods as production.

public class OrderActorTests : TestKit
{
    private readonly FakeOrderRepository _fakeRepository = new();

    protected override void ConfigureServices(HostBuilderContext context, IServiceCollection services)
    {
        services.AddSingleton<IOrderRepository>(_fakeRepository);
    }

    protected override void ConfigureAkka(AkkaConfigurationBuilder builder, IServiceProvider provider)
    {
        builder.WithInMemoryJournal().WithInMemorySnapshotStore();
        builder.WithActors((system, registry, resolver) =>
        {
            registry.Register<OrderActor>(system.ActorOf(resolver.Props<OrderActor>(), "order-actor"));
        });
    }

    [Fact]
    public async Task CreateOrder_Success_SavesToRepository()
    {
        var orderActor = ActorRegistry.Get<OrderActor>();
        var response = await orderActor.Ask<OrderCommandResult>(
            new CreateOrder("ORDER-123", "CUST-456", 99.99m), RemainingOrDefault);
        response.Status.Should().Be(CommandStatus.Success);
        _fakeRepository.SaveCallCount.Should().Be(1);
    }
}

Pattern 2: TestProbe for Actor Interactions

Register a TestProbe in the ActorRegistry as a stand-in for a dependency actor. Use ExpectMsgAsync<T>() to verify messages were sent.

Pattern 3: Auto-Responding TestProbe

When the actor under test uses Ask to communicate with dependencies, create an auto-responder actor that forwards messages to a probe AND replies to avoid timeouts.

Pattern 4: Testing Persistent Actors

Use WithInMemoryJournal() and WithInMemorySnapshotStore(). Test recovery by killing the actor with PoisonPill and querying to force recovery from journal.

Pattern 5: Reuse Production Configuration

Always reuse production extension methods in tests instead of duplicating HOCON config. This ensures tests use the exact same configuration as production.

protected override void ConfigureAkka(AkkaConfigurationBuilder builder, IServiceProvider provider)
{
    builder
        .AddDraftSerializer()                                    // Same as production
        .AddOrderDomainActors(AkkaExecutionMode.LocalTest)      // Same, but local mode
        .WithInMemoryJournal().WithInMemorySnapshotStore();      // Test-specific overrides
}

Pattern 6: Cluster Sharding Locally

Use AkkaExecutionMode.LocalTest with GenericChildPerEntityParent to test sharding behavior without an actual cluster. Same extension methods, different mode.

Pattern 7: AwaitAssertAsync for Async Operations

Use AwaitAssertAsync when actors perform async operations. It retries assertions until they pass or timeout, preventing flaky tests.

await AwaitAssertAsync(() =>
{
    _fakeReadModelService.SyncCallCount.Should().BeGreaterOrEqualTo(1);
}, TimeSpan.FromSeconds(3));

Pattern 8: Scenario-Based Integration Tests

Test complete business workflows end-to-end with multiple actors and state transitions. Register all domain actors, verify state at each step.

Common Patterns Summary

Pattern	Use Case
Basic Actor Test	Single actor with injected services
TestProbe	Verify actor sends messages to dependencies
Auto-Responder	Avoid `Ask` timeouts when testing
Persistent Actor	Test event sourcing and recovery
Cluster Sharding	Test sharding behavior locally
AwaitAssertAsync	Handle async operations in actors
Scenario Tests	End-to-end business workflows

Best Practices

One test class per actor - Keep tests focused
Override ConfigureServices/ConfigureAkka - Don't create base classes
Use fakes, not mocks - Simpler, more maintainable
Test one actor at a time - Use TestProbes for dependencies
Match production patterns - Same extension methods, different AkkaExecutionMode
Use AwaitAssertAsync for async - Prevents flaky tests
Test recovery - Kill and restart actors to verify persistence
Scenario tests for workflows - Test complete business flows end-to-end
Keep tests fast - In-memory persistence, no real databases
Use meaningful names - Scenario_FirstTimePurchase_SuccessfulPayment

Debugging Tips

Enable debug logging - Pass LogLevel.Debug to TestKit constructor
Use ITestOutputHelper - See actor system logs in test output
Inspect TestProbe - Check probe.Messages to see what was sent
Query actor state - Add state query messages for debugging
Use AwaitAssertAsync with logging - See why assertions fail
Check ActorRegistry - Verify actors are registered correctly

// Constructor with debug logging
public OrderActorTests(ITestOutputHelper output)
    : base(output: output, logLevel: LogLevel.Debug)
{
}

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name: akka-net-testing-patterns
description: Write unit and integration tests for Akka.NET actors using modern Akka.Hosting.TestKit patterns. Covers dependency injection, TestProbes, persistence testing, and actor interaction verification. Includes guidance on when to use traditional TestKit.
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# Akka.NET Testing Patterns

## When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:
- Writing unit tests for Akka.NET actors
- Testing persistent actors with event sourcing
- Verifying actor interactions and message flows
- Testing actor supervision and lifecycle
- Mocking external dependencies in actor tests
- Testing cluster sharding behavior locally
- Verifying actor state recovery and persistence

## Reference Files

- [examples.md](examples.md): Complete code samples for all testing patterns (Patterns 1-8 plus Reminders)
- [anti-patterns-and-reference.md](anti-patterns-and-reference.md): Anti-patterns, traditional TestKit, CI/CD integration

## Choosing Your Testing Approach

### Use Akka.Hosting.TestKit (Recommended for 95% of Use Cases)

**When:**
- Building modern .NET applications with `Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection`
- Using Akka.Hosting for actor configuration in production
- Need to inject services into actors (`IOptions`, `DbContext`, `ILogger`, HTTP clients, etc.)
- Testing applications that use ASP.NET Core, Worker Services, or .NET Aspire
- Working with modern Akka.NET projects (Akka.NET v1.5+)

**Advantages:**
- Native dependency injection support - override services with fakes in tests
- Configuration parity with production (same extension methods work in tests)
- Clean separation between actor logic and infrastructure
- Type-safe actor registry for retrieving actors

### Use Traditional Akka.TestKit

**When:**
- Contributing to Akka.NET core library development
- Working in environments without `Microsoft.Extensions` (console apps, legacy systems)
- Legacy codebases using manual `Props` creation without DI

See [anti-patterns-and-reference.md](anti-patterns-and-reference.md) for traditional TestKit patterns.

---

## Core Principles (Akka.Hosting.TestKit)

1. **Inherit from `Akka.Hosting.TestKit.TestKit`** - This is a framework base class, not a user-defined one
2. **Override `ConfigureServices()`** - Replace real services with fakes/mocks
3. **Override `ConfigureAkka()`** - Configure actors using the same extension methods as production
4. **Use `ActorRegistry`** - Type-safe retrieval of actor references
5. **Composition over Inheritance** - Fake services as fields, not base classes
6. **No Custom Base Classes** - Use method overrides, not inheritance hierarchies
7. **Test One Actor at a Time** - Use TestProbes for dependencies
8. **Match Production Patterns** - Same extension methods, different `AkkaExecutionMode`

---

## Required NuGet Packages

```xml
<ItemGroup>
  <!-- Core testing framework -->
  <PackageReference Include="Akka.Hosting.TestKit" Version="*" />

  <!-- xUnit (or your preferred test framework) -->
  <PackageReference Include="xunit" Version="*" />
  <PackageReference Include="xunit.runner.visualstudio" Version="*" />
  <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk" Version="*" />

  <!-- Assertions (recommended) -->
  <PackageReference Include="FluentAssertions" Version="*" />

  <!-- In-memory persistence for testing -->
  <PackageReference Include="Akka.Persistence.Hosting" Version="*" />

  <!-- If testing cluster sharding -->
  <PackageReference Include="Akka.Cluster.Hosting" Version="*" />
</ItemGroup>
```

---

## CRITICAL: File Watcher Fix for Test Projects

Akka.Hosting.TestKit spins up real `IHost` instances, which by default enable file watchers for configuration reload. When running many tests, this exhausts file descriptor limits on Linux (inotify watch limit).

**Add this to your test project - it runs before any tests execute:**

```csharp
// TestEnvironmentInitializer.cs
using System.Runtime.CompilerServices;

namespace YourApp.Tests;

internal static class TestEnvironmentInitializer
{
    [ModuleInitializer]
    internal static void Initialize()
    {
        // Disable config file watching in test hosts
        // Prevents file descriptor exhaustion (inotify watch limit) on Linux
        Environment.SetEnvironmentVariable("DOTNET_HOSTBUILDER__RELOADCONFIGONCHANGE", "false");
    }
}
```

**Why this matters:**
- `[ModuleInitializer]` runs automatically before any test code
- Sets the environment variable globally for all `IHost` instances
- Prevents cryptic `inotify` errors when running 100+ tests
- Also applies to Aspire integration tests that use `IHost`

---

## Testing Patterns Overview

Each pattern below has a condensed description. See [examples.md](examples.md) for complete code samples.

### Pattern 1: Basic Actor Test

The foundation pattern. Override `ConfigureServices()` to inject fakes, override `ConfigureAkka()` to register actors with the same extension methods as production.

```csharp
public class OrderActorTests : TestKit
{
    private readonly FakeOrderRepository _fakeRepository = new();

    protected override void ConfigureServices(HostBuilderContext context, IServiceCollection services)
    {
        services.AddSingleton<IOrderRepository>(_fakeRepository);
    }

    protected override void ConfigureAkka(AkkaConfigurationBuilder builder, IServiceProvider provider)
    {
        builder.WithInMemoryJournal().WithInMemorySnapshotStore();
        builder.WithActors((system, registry, resolver) =>
        {
            registry.Register<OrderActor>(system.ActorOf(resolver.Props<OrderActor>(), "order-actor"));
        });
    }

    [Fact]
    public async Task CreateOrder_Success_SavesToRepository()
    {
        var orderActor = ActorRegistry.Get<OrderActor>();
        var response = await orderActor.Ask<OrderCommandResult>(
            new CreateOrder("ORDER-123", "CUST-456", 99.99m), RemainingOrDefault);
        response.Status.Should().Be(CommandStatus.Success);
        _fakeRepository.SaveCallCount.Should().Be(1);
    }
}
```

### Pattern 2: TestProbe for Actor Interactions

Register a `TestProbe` in the `ActorRegistry` as a stand-in for a dependency actor. Use `ExpectMsgAsync<T>()` to verify messages were sent.

### Pattern 3: Auto-Responding TestProbe

When the actor under test uses `Ask` to communicate with dependencies, create an auto-responder actor that forwards messages to a probe AND replies to avoid timeouts.

### Pattern 4: Testing Persistent Actors

Use `WithInMemoryJournal()` and `WithInMemorySnapshotStore()`. Test recovery by killing the actor with `PoisonPill` and querying to force recovery from journal.

### Pattern 5: Reuse Production Configuration

**Always reuse production extension methods** in tests instead of duplicating HOCON config. This ensures tests use the exact same configuration as production.

```csharp
protected override void ConfigureAkka(AkkaConfigurationBuilder builder, IServiceProvider provider)
{
    builder
        .AddDraftSerializer()                                    // Same as production
        .AddOrderDomainActors(AkkaExecutionMode.LocalTest)      // Same, but local mode
        .WithInMemoryJournal().WithInMemorySnapshotStore();      // Test-specific overrides
}
```

### Pattern 6: Cluster Sharding Locally

Use `AkkaExecutionMode.LocalTest` with `GenericChildPerEntityParent` to test sharding behavior without an actual cluster. Same extension methods, different mode.

### Pattern 7: AwaitAssertAsync for Async Operations

Use `AwaitAssertAsync` when actors perform async operations. It retries assertions until they pass or timeout, preventing flaky tests.

```csharp
await AwaitAssertAsync(() =>
{
    _fakeReadModelService.SyncCallCount.Should().BeGreaterOrEqualTo(1);
}, TimeSpan.FromSeconds(3));
```

### Pattern 8: Scenario-Based Integration Tests

Test complete business workflows end-to-end with multiple actors and state transitions. Register all domain actors, verify state at each step.

---

## Common Patterns Summary

| Pattern | Use Case |
|---------|----------|
| Basic Actor Test | Single actor with injected services |
| TestProbe | Verify actor sends messages to dependencies |
| Auto-Responder | Avoid `Ask` timeouts when testing |
| Persistent Actor | Test event sourcing and recovery |
| Cluster Sharding | Test sharding behavior locally |
| AwaitAssertAsync | Handle async operations in actors |
| Scenario Tests | End-to-end business workflows |

---

## Best Practices

1. **One test class per actor** - Keep tests focused
2. **Override ConfigureServices/ConfigureAkka** - Don't create base classes
3. **Use fakes, not mocks** - Simpler, more maintainable
4. **Test one actor at a time** - Use TestProbes for dependencies
5. **Match production patterns** - Same extension methods, different `AkkaExecutionMode`
6. **Use AwaitAssertAsync for async** - Prevents flaky tests
7. **Test recovery** - Kill and restart actors to verify persistence
8. **Scenario tests for workflows** - Test complete business flows end-to-end
9. **Keep tests fast** - In-memory persistence, no real databases
10. **Use meaningful names** - `Scenario_FirstTimePurchase_SuccessfulPayment`

---

## Debugging Tips

1. **Enable debug logging** - Pass `LogLevel.Debug` to TestKit constructor
2. **Use ITestOutputHelper** - See actor system logs in test output
3. **Inspect TestProbe** - Check `probe.Messages` to see what was sent
4. **Query actor state** - Add state query messages for debugging
5. **Use AwaitAssertAsync with logging** - See why assertions fail
6. **Check ActorRegistry** - Verify actors are registered correctly

```csharp
// Constructor with debug logging
public OrderActorTests(ITestOutputHelper output)
    : base(output: output, logLevel: LogLevel.Debug)
{
}
```

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