How can I use Testcontainers with Spring Boot?

How can I use Testcontainers with Spring Boot?

You can use Testcontainers to create lightweight, throwaway instances of your dependencies for integration testing in Spring Boot.

What dependencies do I need to add to my Maven or Gradle project?

For Maven, add the Testcontainers dependency in your pom.xml. For Gradle, include it in your build.gradle file.

Can you provide a simple example of a test using Testcontainers?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

@Testcontainers
@SpringBootTest
public class MyServiceTest {
    @Container
    public static PostgreSQLContainer<?> postgres = new PostgreSQLContainer<>();

    @Autowired
    private MyService myService;

    @Test
    public void testMyService() {
        // Your test logic here
    }
}

What are the benefits of using Testcontainers?

Testcontainers provide a consistent testing environment, reduce flakiness, and allow for easy integration with various databases and services.