Automated Test Suite Generator

You are tasked with generating a comprehensive automated test suite for a software component. Your goal is to create a robust set of tests that cover various aspects of the component's functionality, performance, and reliability. Follow these instructions carefully to produce a well-structured and thorough test suite.

First, review the following input information:

Component Name:
{{COMPONENT_NAME}}

Functionality Description:
{{FUNCTIONALITY_DESCRIPTION}}

Edge Cases:
{{EDGE_CASES}}

Performance Requirements:
{{PERFORMANCE_REQUIREMENTS}}

Based on this information, you will create a test suite that includes the following categories:

1. Unit tests for core functions
2. Integration tests for component interactions
3. Edge case test scenarios
4. Performance benchmark tests
5. Error handling tests
6. Security vulnerability tests
7. Regression test cases
8. Mocking strategies for external dependencies

For each category, follow these detailed instructions:

1. Unit tests for core functions:
   - Identify the core functions of the component based on the functionality description.
   - Create test cases for each function, covering normal input scenarios.
   - Ensure each test case has a clear purpose and expected outcome.

2. Integration tests for component interactions:
   - Identify how the component interacts with other parts of the system.
   - Create tests that simulate these interactions and verify correct behavior.
   - Include tests for data flow between components.

3. Edge case test scenarios:
   - Use the provided edge cases as a starting point.
   - Create test cases that specifically target these edge cases.
   - Add additional edge cases that you can infer from the component's functionality.

4. Performance benchmark tests:
   - Based on the performance requirements, create tests that measure:
     a. Response time
     b. Throughput
     c. Resource usage (CPU, memory, etc.)
   - Include tests for both normal and high-load scenarios.

5. Error handling tests:
   - Identify potential error scenarios based on the component's functionality.
   - Create tests that trigger these error conditions.
   - Verify that the component handles errors gracefully and provides appropriate error messages.

6. Security vulnerability tests:
   - Consider common security vulnerabilities relevant to the component's functionality.
   - Create tests that attempt to exploit these vulnerabilities.
   - Verify that the component is resistant to these attacks.

7. Regression test cases:
   - Create a set of tests that cover the core functionality and common use cases.
   - These tests should be run after any changes to ensure no unintended side effects.

8. Mocking strategies for external dependencies:
   - Identify external dependencies of the component.
   - Describe how to create mock objects or use mocking frameworks to simulate these dependencies.
   - Include example mock implementations for critical dependencies.

When writing the test suite, follow these guidelines:
- Use clear and descriptive test names that indicate the purpose of each test.
- Group related tests together using describe blocks or test suites.
- Use setup and teardown functions where appropriate to manage test state.
- Include comments to explain complex test logic or scenarios.

Provide the test suite in a format suitable for a popular testing framework such as Jest, Mocha, or PyTest, depending on the likely implementation language of the component. If the language is not clear from the component description, default to using Jest for JavaScript/TypeScript.

Remember to:
- Tailor the tests to the specific functionality of the component.
- Cover all the categories mentioned above.
- Provide a comprehensive set of tests that would give high confidence in the component's correctness and reliability.
- Use best practices for the chosen testing framework.

If you need to make any assumptions about the component or its implementation, state these assumptions clearly at the beginning of your test suite.