322-frameworks-spring-boot-testing-integration-tests

name	322-frameworks-spring-boot-testing-integration-tests
description	Use when you need to write or improve integration tests — including Testcontainers, TestRestTemplate, data management, test structure, and performance optimization for integration tests. Part of the skills-for-java project
license	Apache-2.0
metadata	{"author":"Juan Antonio Breña Moral","version":"0.13.0-SNAPSHOT"}

Java Integration Testing Guidelines

Apply Java integration testing guidelines.

What is covered in this Skill?

• Integration test scope and purpose
• Testcontainers for dependencies
• TestRestTemplate for API testing
• Data management strategies
• Test structure and assertions
• Performance and cleanup

Scope: Apply recommendations based on the reference rules and good/bad code examples.

Constraints

Before applying any integration test changes, ensure the project compiles. If compilation fails, stop immediately. After applying improvements, run full verification.

• MANDATORY: Run ./mvnw compile or mvn compile before applying any change
• SAFETY: If compilation fails, stop immediately
• VERIFY: Run ./mvnw clean verify or mvn clean verify after applying improvements
• BEFORE APPLYING: Read the reference for detailed rules and good/bad patterns

When to use this skill

• Review Java code for Spring Boot integration tests
• Apply best practices for Spring Boot integration tests in Java code

Reference

For detailed guidance, examples, and constraints, see references/322-frameworks-spring-boot-testing-integration-tests.md.