Spring Boot Software Testing Course Overview

To successfully undertake training in the Spring Boot Software Testing course, participants should have the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of the Java programming language, as Spring Boot is a framework for Java.
• Familiarity with the concept of object-oriented programming (OOP) and its implementation in Java.
• Knowledge of the Spring Framework basics, since Spring Boot is built on top of the Spring Framework.
• Experience with Maven or Gradle build tools for managing project dependencies and building Java applications.
• Some exposure to unit testing concepts, even if not within the context of Spring Boot.
• Basic understanding of web technologies such as HTTP, REST, and JSON, which are essential for testing RESTful APIs.
• A working environment with Java Development Kit (JDK) installed, preferably the version that corresponds with Spring Boot's requirements.

While prior experience with specific testing frameworks (like JUnit or Mockito) or tools (such as Selenium) is beneficial, it is not a strict prerequisite, as the course will introduce these topics. The course is designed to accommodate learners who are new to testing within the Spring Boot ecosystem, provided they have a foundation in Java and Spring.

Target Audience for Spring Boot Software Testing

The Spring Boot Software Testing course offers comprehensive training on testing methodologies for Spring Boot applications, targeting IT professionals.

• Software Developers and Engineers with a focus on Java and Spring Boot applications
• Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers seeking to specialize in Spring Boot
• Java Backend Developers looking to enhance their testing skills
• DevOps Engineers interested in integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Technical Leads and Architects designing test strategies for Spring Boot projects
• IT Professionals aiming to transition into roles with a focus on software testing
• Computer Science students or recent graduates with a keen interest in Spring Boot
• Software Development Managers overseeing testing practices and frameworks

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Spring Boot Software Testing?

Introduction to the Course's Learning Outcomes

This Spring Boot Software Testing course equips students with proficiency in testing Spring Boot applications, covering unit, integration, web layer, and end-to-end testing methodologies.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Spring Boot Testing: Students will learn the importance and fundamentals of testing in the context of Spring Boot applications.
• Master different types of testing: Students will be able to distinguish and implement unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.
• Become proficient with JUnit and Mockito: The course will guide students through the usage of JUnit and Mockito for crafting effective unit tests.
• Setup and configure Spring Boot projects for testing: Participants will learn how to set up a new Spring Boot project with the necessary testing dependencies.
• Write and run unit tests: Students will develop the skill to write unit tests for service layer components and interpret test results.
• Conduct integration testing: The ability to write integration tests for repository and service layers, as well as for RESTful APIs using MockMvc, will be developed.
• Test web layer components: Students will learn to test Spring Boot web controllers, handle form submissions, and test error handling.
• Explore advanced testing techniques: Introduction to advanced frameworks such as TestNG and Testcontainers will be provided to enhance testing capabilities.
• Execute end-to-end tests with Selenium: The course will cover the setup and execution of end-to-end tests for a Spring Boot application using Selenium.
• Adopt best practices for effective testing: Finally, students will recap all testing techniques and learn best practices and strategies for efficient and thorough testing in Spring Boot applications.