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 purpose of running integration tests in a Spring Boot application?

Describe the role of the surefire plugin during the integration test phase.

What configuration is needed to start and stop the Spring Boot application during integration tests?

Explain the significance of the fail safe plugin in the context of integration testing.

What challenges does Java 11 introduce regarding integration testing with Spring Boot?