Developers usually agree that unit testing is a critical aspect of software development. We also know that developers enjoy debating techniques, frameworks, strategies, and the importance of testing different layers and components. When unit tests are stable, rapid, and repeatable, they add the most value.
Spring Boot is known for reducing boilerplate code and speeding up development, but this comes at a cost when it’s time to test. Without advanced optimization, tests can take a long time to run. Much of that time is lost on unnecessary app initialization, slowing down the feedback loop.