Effigy is a mocking library for erlang testing. it makes it easy to mock out whole modules, stub functions, and verify behavior.
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💡 Overview
effigy is an open-source project written in Erlang: Effigy is a mocking library for erlang testing. it makes it easy to mock out whole modules, stub functions, and verify behavior.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Erlang. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Erlang for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/boorad/effigy.git
cd effigy⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Erlang environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
effigy coordinates its core functionality through a modular Erlang pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed effigy into Erlang backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install effigy using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/boorad/effigy.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for effigy.
Import effigy into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `effigy --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Erlang, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
boorad/effigy is currently ranked #25,004 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does effigy do? +
Effigy is a mocking library for erlang testing. it makes it easy to mock out whole modules, stub functions, and verify behavior.
What language is effigy written in? +
The primary language is Erlang. Topics include: software.
Is effigy actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jul 16, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does effigy have? +
effigy has 1 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does effigy rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 1 stars, boorad/effigy is ranked #25,004 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #161 among Erlang projects.
What license is effigy distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
