springboot-tdd

Guide test-driven development for Spring Boot applications with JUnit 5, Mockito, and Testcontainers.

Updated Aug 30, 2025
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Skill: springboot-tdd
Source: https://github.com/vonomarap/kanokna/tree/main/.agents/skills/springboot-tdd
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vonomarap/kanokna --skill springboot-tdd-vonomarap

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What problem does it solve?

Ensures Spring Boot services are developed and refactored safely by prescribing a test-first workflow that produces fast, deterministic unit and integration tests and reduces regressions while enforcing coverage goals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unit Testing: Guidance for JUnit 5 and Mockito patterns, Arrange-Act-Assert, parameterized tests, and test data builders for isolated service logic.
  • Web Layer & Integration: MockMvc guidance for controller tests and SpringBootTest patterns with Testcontainers to validate real database interactions and full-stack behavior.
  • Persistence & CI: DataJpaTest patterns, Testcontainers configuration via DynamicPropertySource, and JaCoCo Maven integration to enforce 80%+ coverage in CI pipelines.
  • Use Case: When adding a new REST endpoint or refactoring data access, write failing-first tests, implement the minimal code to pass, and enforce coverage before merge.

Quick Start

Create failing-first JUnit 5 tests for a new Spring Boot REST endpoint, run unit and Testcontainers-backed integration tests, and confirm JaCoCo reports at least 80% coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions about springboot-tdd

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I write failing-first Spring Boot tests using JUnit 5 and Mockito?

Failing-first Spring Boot tests are written by following the write-fail-pass-refactor cycle, using JUnit 5 and Mockito to isolate service logic through Arrange-Act-Assert patterns and parameterized tests before implementing minimal code.

How do I test Spring Boot REST endpoints with MockMvc and Testcontainers?

Spring Boot REST endpoints are tested using MockMvc for controller tests and SpringBootTest patterns with Testcontainers to validate real database interactions and full-stack integration behavior across web and persistence layers.

How do I configure JaCoCo Maven coverage to enforce 80% for Spring Boot microservices?

JaCoCo Maven integration enforces 80%+ coverage for Spring Boot microservices by generating coverage reports in CI pipelines, ensuring unit and integration tests meet the required threshold before code merge.

When do I need Testcontainers DynamicPropertySource for Spring Boot DataJpaTest?

Testcontainers DynamicPropertySource is needed for Spring Boot DataJpaTest when validating real database interactions, allowing integration tests to dynamically configure database connections for accurate persistence layer verification.

Does test-driven development work for Java microservices refactoring data access?

Test-driven development works for Java microservices refactoring data access by prescribing a test-first workflow that produces deterministic unit and integration tests, reducing regressions and ensuring safe refactoring with high coverage.