The best way to test the data access layer
Introduction In this article, we are going to see what is the best way to test the data access layer when using a relational database system. First, we will talk about the pros and cons of unit testing. While unit testing is fine for validating independent logic units, when it comes to testing the data access layer, integration testing is more useful. Next, we will discuss about the difference between integration testing and system integration testing and see the benefits of using a data platform like Aiven. With Aiven, not only can… Read More
The minimal configuration for testing Hibernate
Introduction In my previous post I announced my intention of creating a personal Hibernate course. The first thing to start with is a minimal testing configuration. You only need Hibernate In a real production environment you won’t use Hibernate alone, as you may integrate it in a Java EE or Spring container. For testing Hibernate features you don’t need a full-blown framework stack, you can simply rely on Hibernate flexible configuration options.
Hibernate integration testing strategies
Introduction I like integration testing. As I explained in this article, it’s a good way to check what SQL queries are generated by Hibernate behind the scenes. But integration tests require a running database server, and this is the first choice you have to make. Using a production-like local database server for Integration Testing For a production environment, I always prefer using incremental DDL scripts, since I can always know what version is deployed on a given server, and which scripts required to be deployed. I’ve been relying on Flyway to manage… Read More
