Prepare for testing
IntelliJ IDEA works with multiple testing frameworks out of the box, for example, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, or Arquillian JUnit.
In the IDE, you can create a test class directly from the source code together with the necessary test methods. You can switch between test classes and source code with a shortcut, run multiple tests, view statistics for each test, and export test results to a file.
IntelliJ IDEA also features code coverage that allows you to analyze your code and understand which areas of your code are covered by tests and which areas require more testing.
Add testing libraries
IntelliJ IDEA allows you to add missing libraries as you code: once the IDE detects that you're using some code from the library that is not added to your project yet, it will prompt you to download and install it.
You can also add libraries to your project manually. For example, this can be helpful if you need a specific library version or distribution.
Manually add a testing library
Follow these steps to add a library if you're building your project with the native IntelliJ IDEA builder:
From the main menu, select (Ctrl+Alt+Shift+S) or click
on the toolbar.Under Project Settings, select Libraries and click
.In the dialog that opens, specify the necessary library artifact, for example:
org.junit.jupiter:junit-jupiter:5.4.2ororg.testng:testng:6.14.3.Apply the changes and close the dialog.
IntelliJ IDEA allows you to add missing libraries as you code: once the IDE detects that you're using some code from the library that is not added to your project yet, it will prompt you to download it. In this case, the IDE automatically adds the necessary dependencies to your pom.xml.
You can also add libraries to your project manually. For example, this can be helpful if you need a specific library version or distribution.
Manually add a testing library
Follow these steps if you're using Maven in your project:
In your pom.xml, press Alt+Insert and select Dependency.
In the dialog that opens, type the necessary artifact. For example, type
org.junit.jupiter:junit-jupiter:5.4.2to add the JUnit library.Click Add. IntelliJ IDEA adds the specified dependency to your pom.xml.
When the dependency is added to pom.xml, press Ctrl+Shift+O or click
in the Maven tool window to import the changes.
For more information on how to work with Maven, refer to Maven dependencies.
In Gradle projects, add the necessary dependencies to your build file manually:
Open your build.gradle and add a dependency to the necessary testing library.
For example, if you want to use JUnit 5, add the unit test platform:
test { useJUnitPlatform() }Then, add the dependency to the testing library:
dependencies { testImplementation 'org.junit.jupiter:junit-jupiter-api:5.3.1' testRuntimeOnly 'org.junit.jupiter:junit-jupiter-engine:5.3.1' }When the dependencies are added to your build.gradle, press Ctrl+Shift+O or click
in the Gradle tool window to import the changes.
For more information on how to work with Gradle, refer to Gradle projects.
Test Sources Root
Before you start creating tests, make sure that the Test Sources Root is configured for your project. The Test Sources Root is a folder that stores your test code. In the Project tool window, this folder is marked with the 
icon.
The IDE processes the code from different sources differently. For example, compilation results for sources and test sources are normally placed into different folders. That is why, if the test sources root is missing, you need to create one. Otherwise, your code might be processed incorrectly.
Create a test root for your project
Follow these steps if you're building your project with the native IntelliJ IDEA builder:
In the Project tool window (Alt+1), right-click the directory in which you want to store your test code and select .
The tests folder should be marked with the
icon.
Maven uses a standard directory layout for applications. Generally, it's recommended that you conform to this layout in your projects. For example, when you create a test folder in IntelliJ IDEA for a Maven project, the IDE suggests setting the standard name and location for such a folder. In this case, the IDE is also already aware that this test folder is your Test Sources Root.
However, you can override the standard directory layout by modifying the build file.
Change the test root
In your pom.xml, change the
testSourceDirectoryelement.Replace src/new-test/test with the path to the folder that you want to use as a test root.
<build> <testSourceDirectory>src/new-test/test</testSourceDirectory> </build>Press Ctrl+Shift+O or click
in the Maven tool window to import the changes.
The new test root should be marked with the icon in the Project tool window.
Just like Maven, Gradle also has a strict project directory layout. When you create a test folder in IntelliJ IDEA for a Gradle project, the IDE suggests setting the standard name and location for such a folder. In this case, the IDE is also already aware that this test folder is your Test Sources Root.
However, you can override the standard directory layout by modifying the build file.
Use another test root
Open your build.gradle and add the following code.
Replace src/new-test/test with the path to the folder that you want to use as a test root.
sourceSets { test { java { srcDirs = ['src/new-test/test'] } } }Press Ctrl+Shift+O or click
in the Gradle tool window to import the changes.
Add one more test root
Open your build.gradle and add the following code.
Replace src/new-test/test with the path to the folder that you want to use as a test root.
sourceSets { test { java { srcDir 'src/new-test/test' } } }Press Ctrl+Shift+O or click
in the Gradle tool window to import the changes.
The new test root should be marked with the icon in the Project tool window.
For more information on different types of folders, refer to Folder categories.
Test Resources Root
Test Resources Root is a folder that stores files associated with your test sources. In the Project tool window, this folder is located in the test root and is marked with 
.
For Maven and Gradle projects, the test resources folder is usually created automatically. If you're building your project with the native IntelliJ IDEA builder, you might need to create the resource root manually.
Configure the folder for test resources
From the main menu, select (Ctrl+Alt+Shift+S) or click
on the toolbar.Under Project Settings, click Modules and then open the Sources tab on the right.
Right-click the test folder and select New Folder. Name the folder
resources.Right-click the new folder and select Test Resources. The folder will be marked with the
icon.Apply the changes and close the dialog.
