Java · Senior · Theory

How do you build a testing strategy for a Spring Boot service: what do you verify with unit tests using Mockito, what with integration tests, and why?

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The interviewer wants to see whether you can split tests across levels deliberately: where Mockito gives fast feedback and where you need real infrastructure. They also look at whether you understand the cost of tests (brittleness, CI speed, flakiness) and can back it up with your own team's experience.

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The interviewer will ask this question and listen. Think out loud and ask for a hint if you need one. When you're done, pause or tap “That's my answer”. In about a minute, your score and the points you covered show up here.

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