How to Disable Redis AutoConfiguration in Spring Boot During Testing

How can I turn off Redis AutoConfiguration when running tests in Spring Boot?

@SpringBootTest(exclude = {RedisAutoConfiguration.class})

In Spring Boot applications, Redis AutoConfiguration is enabled by default, which can lead to issues during testing if Redis is not available or configured. This guide explains how to disable Redis AutoConfiguration specifically for test scenarios to streamline the testing process without unnecessary dependencies or configurations.

@SpringBootTest(exclude = {RedisAutoConfiguration.class})
public class MyServiceTests {
    // Test methods go here
}

Causes

• Redis is not available or needed during tests.
• Tests run faster without the Redis dependency.
• Avoiding conflicts with a mocking framework or in-memory data storage.

Solutions

• Use `@SpringBootTest(exclude = {RedisAutoConfiguration.class})` annotation to disable Redis AutoConfiguration.
• Utilize profiles to separate test configurations from the main application configurations.

Mistake: Not excluding Redis in the test class.

Solution: Always use the `exclude` parameter in the `@SpringBootTest` annotation as shown.

Mistake: Assuming Redis is necessary for all tests.

Solution: Evaluate whether Redis is needed for specific tests and exclude it when possible.