Add note about fake/stub/mock terminology #51039
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Adds a short note explaining that the terms fake, stub, and mock are used inconsistently across testing literature and that this section follows a common .NET usage.
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This PR adds a NOTE callout to clarify the inconsistent usage of testing terminology (fake, stub, and mock) across different testing literature and tools. The note explains that the document follows common .NET usage and contrasts it with classic xUnit/test-double terminology from Fowler and Meszaros.
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- Added a NOTE block in the "Unit testing terminology" section to provide context about terminology inconsistencies and explain the definitions used in this document
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Summary
Adds a short note explaining that the terms fake, stub, and mock are used inconsistently across testing literature and that this section follows a common .NET usage.
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