JUnit and Mockito Crash Course

Sample of the reviews:

Very good teacher, knows the material. Hands on exercises that are quick to write, but very useful to support the learning of the course content. I'll keep these tiny projects and I'll refer to it often when coding. I've learned a lot about JUnit testing and Mockito, but also about other tools useful in software unit testing: Ex: Spring, shortcuts in Eclipse. - Guy Audet

Very well explained, to the point, on short interval to grasp the content. Every lecture has purpose achieved. Simple examples. Really nice course. - Kaushal Trivedi

I enjoyed the course. The Course is well structured, principles were clearly explained, the sound and picture quality was good. I recommend the course to everyone who would like to begin with java unit testing. Thanks, Bharath. - Mario Banay

Are you a java developer who want to become an expert at Unit Testing ? Then this course is a quick practical guide for you. Learn how to write real unit tests using JUnit and Mockito. This course will simplify things with concepts and step by step implementations .

There are so many java professionals who write great code , but not unit tests. This course aims at filling that gap by covering JUnit and Mockito the two required frameworks to write good unit tests.

Learn and master the most popular unit testing technologies in this comprehensive course.

Understand the importance of writing Unit Tests
Updated to use the latest versions of JUnit and Mockito
Learn the Syntax of JUnit 4 and 5
Demystify the topics of Mocking
Write Unit tests using JUnit and Mockito
Learn what test coverage is and how to measure it
Run unit tests as a part of your Maven build
Learn how to Unit Test Spring Boot Applicaiton
All in easy steps

Mastering Unit Testing for Java Professionals:

JUnit is a open source Framework to test and assert code behavior . Mockito mocks out the dependencies and stub the expectations allowing testing a particular layer/unit in isolation.

Any java developer at any level can access the key lessons and concepts in this course and learn to write quality unit tests.

This course is perfect for every java developer who works on building high quality applications .

Contents and Overview:

In over 4 hours of lectures this course covers necessary JUnit API and its usage with Mockito.

This course covers the importance of unit testing , how to effectively use JUnit ,how mocking works and how to use Mockito to write real unit tests.

Up on completion you will be able to test Java and Spring Boot applications ,run unit tests as a part of your build and measure code coverage and improve it.

What's inside

Learning objectives

Learn what unit testing is
Understand the importance of unit testing
Learn the junit framework and api
Learn what mocking is and why we should mock
Write tests using junit and mockito

Learn what test coverage is and how to measure it
All in simple and easy steps
Spring testing quick start
Powermock quick start
Parameterized junit

Learn what unit testing is
Understand the importance of unit testing
Learn the junit framework and api
Learn what mocking is and why we should mock
Write tests using junit and mockito
Learn what test coverage is and how to measure it
All in simple and easy steps
Spring testing quick start
Powermock quick start
Parameterized junit

Syllabus

Software Setup

Installing Java SDK and Eclipse IDE

Download the completed projects

Introduction

Traffic lights

Read about what's good

what should give you pause

and possible dealbreakers

Taught by Bharath Thippireddy, who is recognized for their work in Unit Testing

Teaches JUnit 5 and Mockito, which are modern software testing tools

Begins with easy steps and gradually progresses to advanced topics

Practical guide to writing real unit tests

Thoroughly explains Mocking

Covers integral topics for Java developers, including integration testing, parameterized JUnit

Reviews summary

Practical junit and mockito for java developers

According to students, this "JUnit and Mockito Crash Course" is a highly recommended and practical guide for Java developers looking to master unit testing. Learners praise its clear and concise explanations, making complex topics like mocking and test coverage easily understandable. The course features valuable hands-on exercises that are quick to implement but very effective for solidifying learning. It's considered an excellent resource for those new to unit testing in Java and provides up-to-date coverage of JUnit 5, Mockito, and Spring Boot application testing. While some advanced learners might desire deeper dives, it effectively serves as a comprehensive "crash course" to equip professionals with essential unit testing skills.

Covers the latest JUnit and Mockito versions and Spring Boot testing.

"This course updated my skills significantly, especially with JUnit 5 and Spring Boot integration."

"The coverage of JUnit 5 and Mockito was spot on, very relevant for current development practices."

"I appreciated that it's updated to use the latest versions, making the learned skills directly applicable."

Excellent for those new to unit testing; assumes Java background.

"This course is okay for an absolute beginner in testing, providing a solid foundation."

"I recommend the course to everyone who would like to begin with Java unit testing."

"For someone with some prior testing knowledge, it might feel a bit too basic and repetitive in parts, but it serves its purpose as a crash course."

The course is structured efficiently, delivering content effectively.

"I enjoyed the course. The Course is well structured."

"Every lecture has purpose achieved, and the examples are simple and effective."

"I loved the bite-sized lessons that get straight to the point without any fluff."

Instructor provides clear, concise, and knowledgeable explanations.

"Very good teacher, knows the material. I found the explanations crystal clear."

"Very well explained, to the point, on short interval to grasp the content."

"The principles were clearly explained, and the sound and picture quality was good."

Learn real-world unit testing with hands-on examples.

"Hands on exercises that are quick to write, but very useful to support the learning of the course content."

"This course is a quick practical guide for you. I learned how to write real unit tests."

"The hands-on examples are practical and instantly applicable, helping me solidify my understanding."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in JUnit and Mockito Crash Course with these activities:

Attend a Unit Testing Meetup

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Attend a unit testing meetup to connect with other professionals and learn about industry best practices.

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Find a local or virtual unit testing meetup.
Register for the meetup and plan to attend.
Prepare any questions or topics you would like to discuss.
Network with other attendees and share your experiences.
Follow up with any connections you make after the meetup.

Find a Unit Testing Mentor

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Connect with a mentor who can provide guidance and support on unit testing practices.

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Identify potential mentors in your network or online platforms.
Reach out to mentors and express your interest in their guidance.
Schedule regular meetings or calls to discuss your progress.
Seek feedback and advice on your unit testing approach.
Build a supportive relationship with your mentor.

Java Refresher

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Review key Java concepts to strengthen your understanding before starting the course.

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Review the basics of Java syntax.
Practice writing simple Java programs.
Review object-oriented programming concepts.
Test your understanding through online quizzes or exercises.
Seek clarification on any unclear concepts.

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Effective Java

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Review a classic book on effective Java programming practices to reinforce your understanding of unit testing principles.

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Read the book and take notes.
Identify key concepts and principles related to unit testing.
Apply the principles to your own unit testing practices.
Discuss the book's concepts with other course participants.
Write a summary or review of the book.

Spring Boot Testing Tutorial

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Follow a guided tutorial on Spring Boot testing to learn how to write effective unit tests for Spring Boot applications.

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Find a suitable Spring Boot testing tutorial.
Follow the steps in the tutorial to set up your test environment.
Write unit tests for your Spring Boot application.
Run the tests and verify the results.
Review the tutorial content and identify any areas where you need further clarification.