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What are the consequences of mocking internal dependencies?
Track: Java
Topic: Testing
Focus: Mocking with Mockito
Java: Mocking with Mockito
Answer
Mocking internal dependencies can obscure the design and logic of the code.
When internal parts of a system are mocked, tests may not accurately reflect the actual code behavior, leading to tests passing even if the real logic is flawed. This can mask design issues and make it harder to understand the code's flow. In an online store, mocking internal methods of a cart calculation could hide bugs in discount logic.
When internal parts of a system are mocked, tests may not accurately reflect the actual code behavior, leading to tests passing even if the real logic is flawed. This can mask design issues and make it harder to understand the code's flow. In an online store, mocking internal methods of a cart calculation could hide bugs in discount logic.
Topics: Java Mocking with Mockito Testing