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JUnit 5 - The Programmer-Friendly Testing Framework for Java and the JVM
JUnit 5 is the next generation of JUnit, the widely adopted testing framework for Java and the JVM. It provides a modern, flexible, and extensible foundation for writing and running tests.
Project Introduction
Summary
JUnit 5 is composed of three sub-projects: JUnit Platform, JUnit Jupiter, and JUnit Vintage. It aims to update the framework to support new Java features and programming paradigms while retaining compatibility with older JUnit tests.
Problem Solved
Modern Java development requires a testing framework that is flexible, extensible, and supports the latest language features. JUnit 5 addresses limitations in previous versions by introducing a new programming model (Jupiter) and a modular architecture (Platform) that allows seamless integration with build tools and IDEs.
Core Features
Modular Architecture
Separates the API (Platform), the programming model (Jupiter), and backward compatibility (Vintage).
Extension Model
Provides a powerful API for writing custom extensions that can hook into the test lifecycle.
New Annotations
Introduces new annotations like @DisplayName, @Nested, @Tag, @ParameterizedTest for more expressive and structured tests.
Parameterized Tests
Allows writing tests that can be executed multiple times with different arguments easily.
Tech Stack
使用场景
JUnit 5 is the de facto standard for testing Java and JVM applications and is applicable in various scenarios:
单元测试 (Unit Testing)
Details
Writing isolated tests for individual classes and methods to verify their behavior in isolation.
User Value
Ensures correctness of small code units, facilitates refactoring, and speeds up debugging.
集成测试 (Integration Testing)
Details
Testing the interaction between multiple components, often integrating with databases, external services, or application frameworks (like Spring, Micronaut).
User Value
Verifies that different parts of the system work correctly together in a more realistic environment.
参数化测试 (Parameterized Testing)
Details
Executing the same test logic with multiple sets of input data sourced from various providers (e.g., CSV, methods, values).
User Value
Efficiently covers various scenarios and edge cases with minimal code duplication.
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