How to execute test classes conditionally using Junit 4.11

Question

I have multiple test classes and I want to execute test classes based on a bean value.

My test class:

@autowired
protected String abType;

public  class abTest extends TestAbstract {

@Test
public void testAddUser() {
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}

I want this class or its test cases to execute only when abType = a;

TestAbstract class :

@RunWith(SpringJUnit4ClassRunner.class)
@WebAppConfiguration
@ContextConfiguration(locations = "classpath:application-context-test.xml")
public abstract class TestAbstract {

 @Before
  public void setUp() {
    MockitoAnnotations.initMocks(this);
  }
.
.
.
.
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}

This class is extended by all the test classes, I want to run all the test classes conditionally based on the beanValue which is configured in config.properties file.

I read multiple posts related to this, but didn't got what I am actually looking for. Any help would be really appreciated.!!

No. (you mean Spring3 from 2009? sorry) it's not "built-in" compatible with Spring3, and not with java 7 So another option is to use either Rules or assumethat. But you should at least upgrade to java 8 ! — pdem, Jul 28 '20 at 13:34
Right, we are working on upgrading to java8. But as the code base is huge. So, it will take some time. But yes, we will surely do this — CoderBeginner, Jul 28 '20 at 13:37

spehler62 · Accepted Answer · 2020-07-28T13:49:27.400

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I usually use the assumeTrue in JUnit4. Maybe this is an option for you.

@Test
public void testOnlyWhenConditionTrue() {
   assumeTrue(conditionTrue);
   ... // your test steps
}

Assumptions and Conditional Test Execution with JUnit 4 and 5

edited Jul 28 '20 at 13:49

answered Jul 28 '20 at 13:31

spehler62

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I tried this with @before and my condition is returning false for the testclasses I don't want to execute. So, i am getting an error org.junit.internal.AssumptionViolatedException: got: , expected: is in console. Is this the correct way.? – CoderBeginner Jul 28 '20 at 13:35
Yes, this should be correct. It executes everything before it comes to the assumption. But in the execution stats of JUnit it should show ignored instead of failed. – spehler62 Jul 28 '20 at 13:46
Yes, it is showing ignored. I was only concerned about the AssumptionViolatedException thrown at console. If it could be handled in a better way – CoderBeginner Jul 28 '20 at 14:24
There is an older Stackover question similar to your question. Have you checked it out [Conditionally ignoring tests in JUnit 4](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1689242/conditionally-ignoring-tests-in-junit-4?noredirect=1&lq=1) – spehler62 Jul 28 '20 at 14:42

How to execute test classes conditionally using Junit 4.11

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