Migrating from the JUnit 4 to the JUnit 5 Testing Platform from Pluralsight

This course examines the principles and practice of migrating the tests of a Java application from JUnit 4 to JUnit 5. This course will teach you how to make the migration in a systematic and organized way, addressing all testing levels.

There are a large amount of JUnit 4 tests written for present-day applications, but migrating to the latest version, JUnit 5, comes with many new features and annotations to utilize. In this course, Migrating from the JUnit 4 to the JUnit 5 Testing Platform, you’ll learn to move your JUnit tests from version 4, taking the advantages of the capabilities of version 5. First, you’ll explore the automated testing principles and concepts. Next, you’ll discover how to make the step from JUnit 4 to JUnit 5. Finally, you’ll learn how to move your tests to JUnit 5 at all levels (unit, integration, system, acceptance). When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of the effective migration from JUnit 4 to JUnit 5 needed to move the existing applications to the version 5 approach of the JUnit framework.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

The Step from JUnit 4 to JUnit 5

Effectively Migrating the Unit Testing Level from JUnit 4 to JUnit 5

Effectively Migrating the Integration Testing Level from JUnit 4 to JUnit 5

Effectively Migrating the System Testing Level from JUnit 4 to JUnit 5

Effectively Migrating the Acceptance Testing Level from JUnit 4 to JUnit 5

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

This course uses JUnit 5, which is widely recognized and used within the industry

Taught by Catalin Tudose, an instructor with a strong reputation in software testing

Develops testing skills, which are essential for professionals in software development

Examines the migration of JUnit 4 to JUnit 5, which is a key skill for developers transitioning to newer versions of testing frameworks

Takes a structured and organized approach to migrating tests, which can help developers avoid potential pitfalls

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 Migrating from the JUnit 4 to the JUnit 5 Testing Platform with these activities:

Review JUnit 4 Concepts

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Ensure a solid foundation by reviewing key concepts of JUnit 4, facilitating a smoother transition to JUnit 5.

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Go through your old JUnit 4 test cases and notes
Identify the core testing principles and patterns used in JUnit 4
Understand the differences in syntax and annotations between JUnit 4 and JUnit 5

JUnit Study Group

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Engage with fellow learners in a collaborative study group to share knowledge, ask questions, and work through challenges related to JUnit 5 migration.

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Join or form a study group with other JUnit 5 learners
Establish regular meeting times and agendas
Discuss specific topics and challenges related to JUnit 5 migration
Share resources, insights, and best practices

Official JUnit 5 Documentation

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Gain a comprehensive understanding of JUnit 5's features and capabilities by exploring the official documentation.

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Read through the tutorials on JUnit 5's website
Experiment with code snippets and examples provided in the documentation
Refer to the documentation as a reference guide during your migration journey

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JUnit 5 Tutorial Exercises

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Reinforce your understanding of JUnit 5 concepts and syntax through guided exercises that cover essential testing techniques.

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Follow along with the tutorial's written instructions
Write test cases using JUnit 5 annotations and assertions
Debug and troubleshoot failing tests
Apply best practices for writing effective and maintainable tests

JUnit 5 Migration Workshop

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Accelerate your JUnit 5 migration by attending a structured workshop led by experienced instructors, providing hands-on guidance and expert insights.

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Register for a relevant JUnit 5 migration workshop
Attend the workshop sessions and actively participate
Work through practical examples and exercises under the guidance of instructors
Engage with other participants and share experiences

Build a Simple Testing Framework

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Create a lightweight testing framework to solidify your understanding of JUnit 5's architecture and gain hands-on experience in creating custom testing tools.

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Design the framework's architecture and components
Implement basic assertion and test case management functionalities
Extend the framework with custom annotations and extensions
Test and refine the framework using real-world scenarios

Career center

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Test Automation Engineer

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Test Manager

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Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst

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