JUnit Question:
What Is a JUnit Test Fixture?
Answer:
A test fixture is a fixed state of a set of objects used as a baseline for running tests. The purpose of a test fixture is to ensure that there is a well known and fixed environment in which tests are run so that results are repeatable. Examples of fixtures:
* Loading a database with a specific, known set of data
* Copying a specific known set of files
* Preparation of input data and setup/creation of fake or mock objects
In other word, creating a test fixture is to create a set of objects initialized to certain states.
If a group of tests requires diferent test fixtures, you can write code inside the test method to create its own test fixture.
If a group of tests shares the same fixtures, you should write a separate setup code to create the common test fixture.
* Loading a database with a specific, known set of data
* Copying a specific known set of files
* Preparation of input data and setup/creation of fake or mock objects
In other word, creating a test fixture is to create a set of objects initialized to certain states.
If a group of tests requires diferent test fixtures, you can write code inside the test method to create its own test fixture.
If a group of tests shares the same fixtures, you should write a separate setup code to create the common test fixture.
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