Unit tests (IDE)

Use Diffblue Cover within the IntelliJ IDE to create tests for your methods and classes.

Before starting this learning path, we recommend that you first complete the Cover Plugin Get Started path.

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Writing Tests

[2 min read]

A summary of how to write tests using Cover Plugin in IntelliJ.

Gutter Icons

[2 min read]

A summary of gutter icons features.

Menu Options

[2 min read ]

A summary of the Diffblue menu options.

Test Examples

[5 min read]

Unit test examples of varying complexity.

Project Configuration & Dependencies

[3 min read]

Making sure your project configuration and dependencies meet the requirements needed to use Diffblue Cover.

Specs & Reqs

[reference topic]

Reference details - Diffblue Cover specifications and requirements.

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Output Codes

[5 reference topics]

Reference details - Diffblue Cover output codes, messages, and descriptions.

Working With Output Codes

[12 topics]

Useful hints and tips to help resolve a range of output codes.

Run Configurations

[4 min read ]

Configure the environment variables and system properties used when Cover Plugin creates tests.

Settings

[3 min read]

A summary of available Cover Plugin settings.

Partial Tests

[4 min read]

Creating partial (incomplete) tests.

Skeleton Tests

[4 min read]

Creating skeleton (outline) tests.

Test Naming

[4 min read]

Test naming config and defaults.

Test Formatting

[4 min read]

Configure the format of tests written by Cover Plugin.

Test Insertion Order

[2 min read]

Test method ordering in test classes.

Next steps...

Cover Plugin Admin

Manage and maintain Cover Plugin.

Test Coverage

Improve and manage test coverage.

Tutorials

A range of tutorials covering topics such as implementing a code change and working with Kotlin projects.