Problem How do I run setup/teardown for my whole suite, not just one class/test? Impact of Problem JUnit offers @Before to run a method before each test and @BeforeClass to run a method once before a class.  For a small suite, @BeforeClass may be enough.  For a large integration test suite, setting up the database [...]

I’m looking at writing integration tests for the back end of JavaRanch‘s JForum install. A few “pesky” requirements/constraints Multiple developers all over the word have their own local test databases filled with data in different states.  The tests must work for everyone.  Ideally they won’t leave data floating around either. The tests must use PostgreSQL.  [...]

Want to know what went  on behind the scenes of JavaRanch’s mobile site creation? Timeline January 2009 – We started talking about how poorly the site renders on a BlackBerry July 2009 – I got a BlackBerry for work.  And ugh.  The forums do look horrible. August 2009 – Tried out BlackBerry emulator and explored [...]