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

A skill for writing and reviewing Spring Boot 4.0.x integration tests: Testcontainers, persistence slices, HTTP assertions.

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- Author: Juan Antonio Breña Moral
- License: Apache-2.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/jabrena/plinth/tree/HEAD/skills/322-frameworks-spring-boot-testing-integration-tests/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-21
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## What it does

This skill sets the rules for Spring Boot 4.0.x integration tests. It draws the line between an integration test and a duplicated unit test: verify wiring and contracts, not isolated logic. Inside are guidelines for Testcontainers with `@ServiceConnection` for wiring without manual config, `@DynamicPropertySource` as a fallback for containers without built-in service connection support, and static `@Container` instances shared across test methods.

For HTTP you get two routes: `MockMvcTester` with AssertJ assertions, or `TestRestTemplate` for the full stack. The `@DataJdbcTest` and `@DataJpaTest` slices load only the persistence layer, so they start faster. Mocks are registered with `@MockitoBean` — Spring Boot 4.0.x removed `@MockBean`, so the skill will trip on older code. Data isolation is stated flatly: each test owns its scenario, with no shared mutable state and no ordering assumptions.

Before touching anything, the skill wants the project to compile: `./mvnw compile` or `mvn compile`. If compilation fails, it stops there. After changes it runs `./mvnw clean verify` or `mvn clean verify`. When the request scope is ambiguous, it stops and asks a clarifying question instead of guessing.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add jabrena/plinth --skill 322-frameworks-spring-boot-testing-integration-tests -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/322-frameworks-spring-boot-testing-integration-tests/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/322-frameworks-spring-boot-testing-integration-tests/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add jabrena/plinth --skill 322-frameworks-spring-boot-testing-integration-tests -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/322-frameworks-spring-boot-testing-integration-tests/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add jabrena/plinth --skill 322-frameworks-spring-boot-testing-integration-tests -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/322-frameworks-spring-boot-testing-integration-tests/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install jabrena/plinth 322-frameworks-spring-boot-testing-integration-tests
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/322-frameworks-spring-boot-testing-integration-tests/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add jabrena/plinth --skill 322-frameworks-spring-boot-testing-integration-tests -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/jabrena/plinth --path skills/322-frameworks-spring-boot-testing-integration-tests
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/322-frameworks-spring-boot-testing-integration-tests/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add jabrena/plinth --skill 322-frameworks-spring-boot-testing-integration-tests -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/jabrena/plinth/tree/HEAD/skills/322-frameworks-spring-boot-testing-integration-tests/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- write `@SpringBootTest` tests with Testcontainers without hand-wiring the connection
- separate integration tests from unit tests by purpose
- speed up runs with `@DataJdbcTest` and `@DataJpaTest` slices
- remove test dependence on execution order and shared state
- migrate mocks from the removed `@MockBean` to `@MockitoBean`

## Example prompts
- Review my Spring Boot integration tests and tell me where I'm duplicating unit tests
- Rewrite this test with Testcontainers and `@ServiceConnection`
- Set up data isolation between tests in this class

## Source text · SKILL.md · Apache-2.0

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name: 322-frameworks-spring-boot-testing-integration-tests
description: Use when you need to write or improve integration tests — including Testcontainers with @ServiceConnection, @DataJdbcTest persistence slices, TestRestTemplate or MockMvcTester for HTTP, data isolation, and container lifecycle management for Spring Boot 4.0.x. This should trigger for requests such as Review Java code for Spring Boot integration tests; Apply best practices for Spring Boot integration tests in Java code; Write @SpringBootTest integration tests with Testcontainers; Configure dynamic properties for Spring integration tests; Review Spring Boot integration test profiles. Part of Plinth Toolkit
license: Apache-2.0
metadata:
  author: Juan Antonio Breña Moral
  version: 0.19.0
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# Spring Boot Integration Testing

Apply Spring Boot integration testing guidelines for Spring Boot 4.0.x.

**What is covered in this Skill?**

- Integration test scope and purpose (verify wiring and contracts, not unit-test duplication)
- Testcontainers with @ServiceConnection for zero-config wiring (preferred)
- @DynamicPropertySource as fallback for containers without built-in service connection support
- Static @Container instances shared across test methods for performance
- MockMvcTester for fluent AssertJ-based HTTP assertions (Spring Boot 4.0.x)
- TestRestTemplate for full HTTP stack testing
- @DataJdbcTest / @DataJpaTest persistence slices (load only persistence layer, start faster)
- Data isolation: each test owns its scenario; no shared mutable state or ordering assumptions
- @MockitoBean for mock registration (Spring Boot 4.0.x — @MockBean removed)
- Resource lifecycle: Testcontainers JUnit integration for teardown; *IT / integration test separation

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

## Constraints
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