Feature: Test Doubles _Test double_ is a generic term for any object that stands in for a real object during a test (think "stunt double"). You create one using the `double` method. Doubles are "strict" by default -- any message you have not allowed or expected will trigger an error -- but you can [switch a double to being "loose"](./null-object-doubles). When creating a double, you can allow messages (and set their return values) by passing a hash. Once you have a test double, you can [allow](./allowing-messages) or [expect](./expecting-messages) messages on it. We recommend you use [verifying doubles](../verifying-doubles) whenever possible. Scenario: Doubles are strict by default Given a file named "double_spec.rb" with: """ruby RSpec.describe "A test double" do it "raises errors when messages not allowed or expected are received" do dbl = double("Some Collaborator") dbl.foo end end """ When I run `rspec double_spec.rb` Then it should fail with: """ # received unexpected message :foo with (no args) """ Scenario: A hash can be used to define allowed messages and return values Given a file named "double_spec.rb" with: """ruby RSpec.describe "A test double" do it "returns canned responses from the methods named in the provided hash" do dbl = double("Some Collaborator", :foo => 3, :bar => 4) expect(dbl.foo).to eq(3) expect(dbl.bar).to eq(4) end end """ When I run `rspec double_spec.rb` Then the examples should all pass