Google Test and Google Mock

Lesson in the C++ Roadmap · Stage 20: Working with Libraries

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is Google Test and Google Mock?

Google Test and Google Mock are open-source C++ unit testing frameworks developed by Google. Google Test is a standalone framework for writing and running unit tests, while Google Mock extends it with powerful mocking capabilities. GMock is especially useful for testing components that interact with external or third-party utilities.

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Free resources to learn Google Test and Google Mock

Official docsGoogle test github pages
VideoGoogle C++ Testing, GTest, GMock Framework playlist
VideoBack to Basics: Unit Testing in C++ - Dave Steffen - CppCon 2024

Google Test and Google Mock: common questions

Can I learn Google Test and Google Mock in Hindi?

This lesson is written in English. Once you sign in, open it in the interactive course and ask the AI tutor to explain Google Test and Google Mock in Hindi or Hinglish. The tutor answers from this lesson’s own text, so it stays on the syllabus, and it runs on your own Google, OpenAI or Anthropic key.

Is this Google Test and Google Mock tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 123 of 127 in the free C++ roadmap, in stage 20, Working with Libraries. If you are new to C++, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.