JUnit testing HTTP based services (no external container)

[springuser_4418]

Hello,

Is there a way of publishing a Spring service (HTTP) and accessing it within the context of a JUnit test without the need for a container (or at least a container that is not provided by the Spring Framework).

I would like to be able to CVS checkout a load of code, build it with ant and then run all the JUnit tests (including those that test services) without having to deploy to a web / application server first.

Thanks,

Matthew

[dan]

Hi Matthew,
I don't know of a way to test a web service (term used loosely) without a container but I suggest you check out cargo (http://cargo.codehaus.org/). It essentially allows you to launch a container for your tests...

We have it hooked into our maven build system to execute SIT tests and it works very well.

Cheers,
Dan

p.s. I suggest checking out the free "Better Builds with Maven" (http://www.mergere.com/m2book_download.jsp) book if you are using maven as it provides a working example...

[springuser_4418]

Hello Dan,

Thanks for the reply. Will take a look.

Cheers,

Matthew

(you from the U.K. too?)