Integration testing ensures different parts of an application work together as expected. Here's a guide to mastering this practice:
🧰 Key Concepts
- Test Scope: Validate interactions between modules (e.g., API, database, frontend)
- Test Types:
- End-to-end testing
- Contract testing
- API integration testing
- Tools:
🔧 Best Practices
- Mock External Dependencies
Use tools like Mockito to isolate components. - Automate Test Execution
Integrate with CI/CD pipelines like GitHub Actions for continuous testing. - Test Data Management
Create reusable test datasets to avoid redundancy.
📚 Further Reading
Check our Testing Frameworks guide for popular tools and setup examples.