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How does Maven's 'clean' phase benefit your build process?
It removes files generated by previous builds. The 'clean' phase in Maven deletes the target directory, ensuring that…
View Card →Why use @SpringBootTest for integration tests?
It loads the full application context. Frame the concept in practical terms so you can explain it during…
View Card →What are the design implications of extensive integration testing?
They can lead to tightly coupled code and slower feedback loops. Extensive integration testing can cause developers to…
View Card →How would you explain a common mistake with MockMvc tests in an interview?
Forgetting to configure the MockMvc object. A common mistake is to forget configuring MockMvc, leading to NullPointerExceptions or…
View Card →How can you isolate dependencies in controller tests?
Use MockMvc with Mockito to mock dependencies. In controller tests, you can use MockMvc to simulate HTTP requests…
View Card →Why might integration tests be used sparingly?
They are slower and more complex than unit tests. Integration tests involve multiple components and often require a…
View Card →Why does @WebMvcTest matter in this design?
It configures a Spring test context for controller testing. @WebMvcTest is used when you want to focus on…
View Card →How can you validate JSON structures in controller tests?
Use MockMvc to assert JSON response structures. When testing controllers, you often need to verify that the JSON…
View Card →Why use MockMvc for testing your controllers?
MockMvc allows you to test controllers without starting a server. With MockMvc, you can simulate HTTP requests and…
View Card →How would you explain a controller test good for in an interview?
Checking routing, validation, status codes, and serialization at the web boundary. Controller tests are narrower than full end-to-end…
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