What is the best style/syntax to use with Rhino Mocks?

Question

Multiple approaches exist to write your unit tests when using Rhino Mocks:

• The Standard Syntax
• Record/Replay Syntax
• The Fluent Syntax

What is the ideal and most frictionless way?

Answer 1

For .NET 2.0, I recommend the record/playback model. We like this because it separates clearly your expectations from your verifications.

using(mocks.Record())
{
    Expect.Call(foo.Bar());
}
using(mocks.Playback())
{
    MakeItAllHappen();
}

If you're using .NET 3.5 and C# 3, then I'd recommend the fluent syntax.