Practice Stubs: Providing Pre-canned Answers (State-Based Testing) - 3.2.3.1 | Software Engineering - Unit Testing Techniques | Software Engineering Micro Specialization
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3.2.3.1 - Stubs: Providing Pre-canned Answers (State-Based Testing)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a stub in the context of unit testing?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how it interacts with the UUT.

Question 2

Easy

Why use stubs instead of real components?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the benefits of testing speed.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main purpose of using stubs in unit testing?

  • To provide real-time data
  • To simulate component behavior
  • To increase test complexity

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall how stubs create a controlled environment.

Question 2

True or False: Stubs allow us to test components without dependencies.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what stubbing achieves.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Create a stub for a BookService that checks for book availability. Your stub should return a different response based on whether the book is available or checked out.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how to control the responses depending on the book ID.

Question 2

Consider the limitations of using stubs in a testing scenario where integration is crucial. Discuss a potential risk that might arise.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on dependencies that behave differently when involved in actual operations.

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