Using GWT AutoBeans in JUnit Test Cases
GWT AutoBeans
Where GWT AutoBeans Started
GWT has created an awesome framework called AutoBeans. It was originally created to be part of the backing to the GWT RequestFactory change management. The basics is that given an interface that extends ValueProxy which represents a bean (using the typical getters and setters), AutoBeans does the actual creation and managing of that bean.
The details aren’t really that important, just push the I believe button if you are using GWT’s Request Factory. AutoBeans is used to bridge the gap between the server side Entity beans and the GWT front end’s Data Transfer Objects. The problem that is introduced when using AutoBeans is using the interfaces in your JUnit Tests.
The Google Wizards actually made AutoBeans so that it can be used in GWT Applications as well as out of them, such as desktop and server apps. Due to this feature, you can also use them in your JUnit tests. Here is an example on how to do just that. Continue reading
