How to mock a class in another class junit mockito

Question

Following are the 2 classes defined as:

Class1{
   public method1
    {
        class2.getInstance().method2();
    }
}

Class2{
   public static getInstance() { .... }

   public method2() { .... }

   public Class3 obj = new Class3();
}

I need to write junit test for method1 of class1. But I need to know how can I mock getInstance() and method2() of class2.

Also, please tell me how can I mock object of Class3.

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/10583202/powermockito-mock-single-static-method-and-return-object — Jorge Campos, May 09 '16 at 11:51

score 1 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 11:52

If you find it hard to write a good test for your class, you should redesign your class for better testability, that's the reason TDD is also called Test Driven Design. It should never be difficult to write a test for a simple class.

However,

how to mock static methods is described here PowerMockito mock single static method and return object (thanks to Jorge)
how to partially mock a class is already described here: How to mock a call of an inner method from a Junit

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered May 09 '16 at 11:51

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For this task (e.g. mocking new) you need another framework. For example PowerMock.

answered May 09 '16 at 11:51

Wavemaster

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If possible, can you please help me out with an example ? – Vishwanath May 09 '16 at 12:01
Look at Geralds answer ;) – Wavemaster May 09 '16 at 12:06

Alex · Answer 3 · 2016-05-09T13:12:52.050

So man, guys which already answered you are right.

If you find it hard to write a good test for your class, you should redesign your class for better testability, that's the reason TDD is also called Test Driven Design. It should never be difficult to write a test for a simple class.

However,

how to mock static methods is described here PowerMockito mock single static method and return object (thanks to Jorge) how to partially mock a class is already described here: How to mock a call of an inner method from a Junit

I can add following:

If you really have good reasons to do what you want I advice you further:

You can use Whitebox.setInternalState() method of powermock library in order to mock object of Class3.

Whitebox.setInternalState(class2, "obj", class3Mock);

How to mock a class in another class junit mockito

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