Status
Accepted
Context
Object creation in tests can become complex and repetitive, leading to duplication and fragility. The Test Data Builder and Object Mother patterns address these issues.
Decision
- Use the Test Data Builder pattern with the Object Mother pattern.
- Provide pre-configured builders via static methods, which can be adjusted for specific test cases.
- Avoid using the
@Builderannotation on domain objects to prevent invalid states in production code.
Consequences
Positive
- Improves test readability by abstracting object creation details.
- Reduces the scope and effort of test refactoring when domain object constructors change.
- Prevents misuse of domain builders in production, ensuring domain integrity.
Negative
- Requires additional effort to maintain builder and Object Mother implementations.