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Unit Testing Java Explained

Unit testing in Java involves testing individual methods to ensure they function correctly, typically using the JUnit framework. It helps catch bugs early, improves code quality, and supports Test Driven Development (TDD). Best practices include naming test classes appropriately, writing one test per method, and avoiding external dependencies.

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Unit Testing Java Explained

Unit testing in Java involves testing individual methods to ensure they function correctly, typically using the JUnit framework. It helps catch bugs early, improves code quality, and supports Test Driven Development (TDD). Best practices include naming test classes appropriately, writing one test per method, and avoiding external dependencies.

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Unit Testing in Java - Explained Simply

1. Start with a Simple Example

Imagine you wrote a Java method to calculate the square of a number. Before using it in a big project, you

want to check if it's giving the correct results. That's what unit testing does - testing individual methods or

functions in your Java code to ensure they work correctly.

2. Simple Definition

Unit Testing in Java means testing one unit of code - usually a method - to check if it works as expected. We

write a test class using a tool called JUnit.

3. Why is Unit Testing Useful?

- Catches bugs early

- Makes code easy to change safely

- Improves code quality

- Speeds up development

- Helps in Test Driven Development (TDD)

4. Where Does It Fit?

Unit testing is the first level of testing, where we test one class or method. After that comes integration

testing, system testing, and user acceptance testing.

5. Java Code Example

public class Calculator {

public static int add(int a, int b) {

return a + b;

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6. Unit Test Using JUnit

import static org.junit.Assert.assertEquals;

import org.junit.Test;

public class CalculatorTest {

@Test

public void testAdd() {

int result = Calculator.add(2, 3);

assertEquals(5, result);

7. What is JUnit?

JUnit is a Java framework that helps us write unit tests. It has annotations like @Test and methods like

assertEquals(expected, actual).

8. Basic JUnit Annotations

@Test - Marks a method as a test case

@Before - Runs before each test

@After - Runs after each test

@BeforeClass - Runs once before all tests

@AfterClass - Runs once after all tests

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9. Assertions in JUnit

assertEquals(a,b) - Checks if a == b

assertTrue(cond) - Checks if condition is true

assertNotNull(x) - Checks if x is not null

assertFalse(cond) - Checks if condition is false

10. How to Run Unit Tests

- Use IntelliJ or Eclipse -> Right-click -> Run

- Maven: mvn test

- Gradle: ./gradlew test

11. Best Practices

- Name test classes like ClassNameTest

- Write one test per method

- Use clear naming

- Avoid database or network calls in unit tests

- Run tests often

12. Final Wrap-Up

Unit testing in Java means writing separate test classes that check if your methods are working right. We use

JUnit for that. For example, if you have an add() method, we write a test to check if add(2, 3) gives 5. If it

does, the test passes. It helps us catch bugs early and keeps our code strong.

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