Tutorial - 4 | Mocking External Calls | Automate Regression Testing with Unlogged.io
🚀 Unlogged.io - Empower Your Java Development with On-the-Fly Mocking! 🚀
In our last video, we delved into the power of visual code coverage and getting rid of unnecessary code. Today, we take a leap into the world of mocking API calls, file operations, and database calls for seamless development.
🔍 *Exploring Mocking:* 🧐
We take an example of a Java method that determines whether to deliver a product based on the weather conditions at the customer's location. It begins by taking a customer ID as input and then fetching the customer's profile - a database call. Subsequently, it queries a weather API to retrieve location-specific weather data. If the current precipitation is less than 2.51, the "canDeliver" flag is set to true. Finally, a report is written to a file - a file operation.
👻 *Enter Unlogged:* 👻
Unlogged.io introduces a fascinating feature: the ability to mock those crucial downstream calls, indicated by ghost icons in your code. With a few clicks, you can mock the customer profile retrieval and weather API calls. Even the file operation can be mocked seamlessly. What's more, you have the flexibility to toggle mocking on and off as needed. When enabled, Unlogged.io injects the mocking code at runtime, preventing actual calls from occurring.
📦 *Boost Your Development Workflow:* 🛠️
For developers working on code reliant on external microservices, Unlogged.io automates the detection of mockable lines, simplifying your workflow. Additionally, you can implement permanent mocks to simulate the behavior of external services during Postman or UI testing, saving you valuable time.
📂 *Managing Mock Definitions:* 📂
All mock definitions are neatly stored within the "/test/resources/unlogged" folder of your project, ensuring easy access and organization.
🤔 *Why Mocking Matters:* 🤔
Discover how mocking can streamline your coding process and enhance your development experience. Try it out and share your valuable feedback with us. We're excited to hear your thoughts!
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