Apache Maven Beginner to Guru - Spring Boot Integration Tests with the Maven Failsafe Plug-in

The video tutorial explains how to set up and run integration tests using the Spring Boot plugin. It covers the use of the Surefire plugin during the test phase and how to configure Maven to start and stop the Spring Boot application for integration tests. The tutorial also discusses the build lifecycle, the role of the Failsafe plugin, and common practices for testing microservices. Additionally, it highlights potential issues with Java 11 and the need for specific configurations to handle illegal reflective access.

What is the primary purpose of running integration tests in a Spring Boot application?

• To verify the application's user interface

• To ensure the application starts and runs correctly

• To test the application's database connections

• To check the application's security features

Which plugin is responsible for running tests during the test phase in Spring Boot?

• Failsafe plugin

• Surefire plugin

• Maven plugin

• Compiler plugin

What is the purpose of configuring the Spring Boot Maven plugin with start and stop goals?

• To deploy the application to production

• To start and stop the application during tests

• To manage application dependencies

• To compile the application

What is the default port used by the embedded Tomcat container in Spring Boot?

• 8080

• 9090

• 8888

• 8000

What issue might arise when using Java 11 with Spring Boot integration tests?

• Illegal reflective access warnings

• Slower test execution

• Incompatibility with Maven

• Increased memory usage