What Is Spring Mockmvc

MockMVC class is part of Spring MVC test framework which helps in testing the controllers explicitly starting a Servlet container. In this MockMVC tutorial, we will use it along with Spring boot’s WebMvcTest class to execute Junit testcases which tests REST controller methods written for Spring boot 2 hateoas example.

What is MockMVC in Java?

MockMvc is defined as a main entry point for server-side Spring MVC testing. Tests with MockMvc lie somewhere between between unit and integration tests.

What is the use of spring boot framework?

Spring Boot helps developers create applications that just run. Specifically, it lets you create standalone applications that run on their own, without relying on an external web server, by embedding a web server such as Tomcat or Netty into your app during the initialization process.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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