Master Hibernate and JPA with Spring Boot in 100 Steps - FAQ 7 - Good Practices for Developing JPA Applications

The video tutorial covers best practices in developing JPA applications, emphasizing the importance of making member variables private to ensure encapsulation. It also discusses the use of in-memory databases like H2 for unit testing to maintain data integrity and repeatability. The tutorial advises on proper data initialization for tests and stresses the significance of using asserts to validate test outcomes, ensuring that unit tests effectively catch bugs.

What is the importance of making member variables private in your entities?

Why is it recommended to use an in-memory database for unit tests?

What should you do to ensure that your unit tests do not fail due to changes in the database?

How can you initialize your test data effectively in unit tests?

What role do asserts play in unit tests, and why are they important?