Gradle Test Framework Support
Gradle Test Framework Support
Gradle is a build automation tool that simplifies compiling, testing, and packaging code. Its support allows you to run tests using popular testing frameworks, automating test execution and reporting results.
- JUnit
- TestNG
- Spock
JUnit
JUnit is a widely-used testing framework for Java. Gradle has built-in support for JUnit 4 and JUnit 5 (JUnit Jupiter). It allows writing tests with annotations like @Test
and generates detailed test reports.
TestNG
TestNG is a testing framework inspired by JUnit but with additional features like test groups and parallel execution. Gradle supports TestNG via configuration in the build script, enabling flexible test setups and data-driven testing.
Spock
Spock is a testing framework for Java and Groovy, combining specification and documentation. It uses a expressive syntax with Given-When-Then blocks. Gradle supports Spock tests when the Groovy plugin is applied to the project.
Gradle Testing Plugins
Gradle Testing Plugins are tools that extend Gradle’s testing capabilities. They simplify tasks like running tests, generating reports, measuring code coverage, and integrating with testing frameworks, making the testing process efficient and automated.
- JUnit Platform Plugin
- JaCoCo Plugin
- HTML Test Report Plugin
JUnit Platform Plugin
This plugin enables advanced JUnit 5 (JUnit Jupiter) testing features in Gradle, such as parallel test execution and custom test engines. It replaces older JUnit 4 integrations for modern testing needs.
JaCoCo Plugin
JaCoCo (Java Code Coverage) integrates with Gradle to measure how much of your code is executed during tests. It generates detailed coverage reports to help identify untested code areas.
HTML Test Report Plugin
Automatically generates user-friendly HTML reports for test results. It summarizes passed/failed tests, execution times, and errors, making it easier to analyze outcomes.