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Java SE in Practice: Unit Testing with JUnit

Unit testing is a critical skill for software developers. This course will teach you how to write and run unit tests for Java with one of the most popular unit testing tools in existence: JUnit.

Intermediate
1h 54m

Created by Jim Weaver

Last Updated Mar 04, 2026

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Java SE in Practice: Unit Testing with JUnit

Unit testing is a critical skill for software developers. This course will teach you how to write and run unit tests for Java with one of the most popular unit testing tools in existence: JUnit.

Intermediate
1h 54m

Created by Jim Weaver

Last Updated Mar 04, 2026

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A Java developer is expected to be able to unit test their code. In this course, Java SE in Practice: Unit Testing with JUnit, you’ll learn how to write effective unit tests to ensure your Java applications behave as expected. First, you’ll explore how to create JUnit tests and keep them organized for maintainable test suites. Next, you’ll discover how to use the many assertions JUnit provides to validate expected results and how to take advantage of lifecycle annotations to manage test setup and teardown. Finally, you’ll learn how to improve your test reports and run your tests from a variety of tools, including IDEs, Maven, and continuous delivery products. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of JUnit needed to write effective unit tests for your Java code.

Java SE in Practice: Unit Testing with JUnit
Intermediate
1h 54m
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Jim Weaver is a software developer and mentor with a love for small teams, light-weight processes, and close interaction with customers.

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