SymfonyCon Warsaw 2026: Beyond Mocks (Symfony Blog)

November 11, 2026 • Published by Mélyne FREUZE
Come be part of the conversation at SymfonyCon Warsaw 2026 on November 26-27. Two days, 3 parallel tracks, and a warm community atmosphere in Poland.
We are delighted to welcome Imen Ezzine, Developer, Sensiolabs, as she takes the stage with her talk Beyond Mocks. We can't wait to share her insights with you!
"Symfony applications rarely live alone. They communicate with payment providers, identity services, messaging platforms, AI APIs, and countless external systems. But as these integrations grow, testing them becomes increasingly difficult: too many mocks, fragile fixtures, outdated assumptions, and tests that no longer reflect reality.
In this talk, we will explore modern approaches to testing HTTP integrations in Symfony applications. We will go beyond traditional mocking strategies and discover how to build tests that are both reliable and maintainable.
Using Symfony HttpClient as a foundation, we will look at practical techniques to improve the developer experience: from controlling HTTP responses, to recording and replaying real interactions, to validating that our application still respects external API contracts.
You will learn how to design a testing strategy that gives confidence without sacrificing speed, making your integrations easier to evolve and safer to maintain."
A special thanks to Smile for sponsoring this 3rd track on November 26th.
Click here to see more talks. The full schedule will be unveiled step-by-step over the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
The official conference hotel offers special preferential rates and flexible conditions for our attendees. Make sure to use our dedicated link to book your room and stay right where the action happens!
Because SymfonyCon isn't just about code, we are happy to confirm that our traditional Community Party will take place on the evening of Thursday, November 26. Get ready for a great night of networking, fun, and connecting with peers!
Ready to contribute? The Hackday on Saturday, November 28 (free and open to all!) will take place at "The Brain Embassy - Czackiego" thanks to the support of Baksla.sh. Bring your laptop and your good mood!
Tickets are available here: Secure your ticket today!
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