Foojay.io, the Friends Of OpenJDK! - S03 / E43

Modern Java Testing (#43)

As a developer we all want to write bug free and high quality code. Writing tests is a crucial part to achieve this. Let’s explore the art of ensuring robust and bug-free code in the Java ecosystem. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, there’s a lot you can learn from the experts in this podcast about testing methodologies, tools, and best practices, empowering you to write reliable Java applications.

Guests

Oleg Šelajev

Roni Dover

Jonas Geiregat

Podcast

Host: Frank Delporte

Content

00:00 Introduction of the topic and guests
02:38 Is the testing pyramid still valid?
   https://jonasg.io/posts/relevance-of-the-classical-testing-pyramid/   
04:51 Introducing the Testing Honeycomb
05:50 Changes in the architecture of application and testing frameworks
06:52 What is the border between unit, system, and integration test?
16:17 Unit tests as behavior tests
21:11 Defining a testing strategy and the cost of change
26:45 Your tests also need architecting
31:18 How Testcontainers can simplify mocking and tests as a developer productivity tool
40:20 The cost of flaky tests
41:24 What type of feedback can we get from tests?
49:24 Digma plugin for IntelliJIDEA
49:49 Testing with AI
59:47 Should developers love writing tests?
01:18:40 Conclusion

Music

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