[docs] Add best practice on using relfection in tests.#1590
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Adds a new unit-testing best-practice section to Moodle DevDocs, aiming to discourage the use of reflection in tests and encourage designs that preserve encapsulation.
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- Introduces a new “Respect encapsulation” subsection under “Best practice”.
- Provides guidance on avoiding reflection/visibility changes and preferring public APIs (with suggested alternatives).
paulholden
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May 15, 2026
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@paulholden thanks for review, I addressed behaviour and also referred to |
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Addressing https://moodle.atlassian.net/browse/MDLSITE-4144
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