7 Advanced Spring Boot Testing Strategies Every Java Developer Must Know in 2024

Discover 7 advanced Spring Boot testing strategies to boost code quality. Learn DirtiesContext, WebClient mocking, TestContainers & more. Level up your testing game with practical examples.

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I’ve been noticing a trend lately among many Java developers I mentor — they’re writing Spring Boot tests, but often missing powerful testing capabilities that could make their test suites more robust and efficient. After reviewing numerous codebases and seeing the same patterns, I thought it was time to share some of the testing strategies that frequently get overlooked but can dramatically improve how we validate our Spring Boot applications.

The Often-Forgotten Test Strategies

When I started with Spring Boot, testing felt straightforward. Write a test, add a few annotations, and you’re good to go. But as my applications grew more complex, I discovered there’s much more to effective testing than meets the eye.