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name: unit-test-controller-layer
description: Unit tests for REST controllers using MockMvc and @WebMvcTest. Test request/response mapping, validation, and exception handling. Use when testing web layer endpoints in isolation.
category: testing
tags: [junit-5, mockito, unit-testing, controller, rest, mockmvc]
version: 1.0.1
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# Unit Testing REST Controllers with MockMvc
Test @RestController and @Controller classes by mocking service dependencies and verifying HTTP responses, status codes, and serialization. Use MockMvc for lightweight controller testing without loading the full Spring context.
## When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- Testing REST controller request/response handling
- Verifying HTTP status codes and response formats
- Testing request parameter binding and validation
- Mocking service layer for isolated controller tests
- Testing content negotiation and response headers
- Want fast controller tests without integration test overhead
## Setup: MockMvc + Mockito
### Maven
```xml
<dependency>
<groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId>
<artifactId>spring-boot-starter-test</artifactId>
<scope>test</scope>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.mockito</groupId>
<artifactId>mockito-core</artifactId>
<scope>test</scope>
</dependency>
```
### Gradle
```kotlin
dependencies {
testImplementation("org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-test")
testImplementation("org.mockito:mockito-core")
}
```
## Basic Pattern: Testing GET Endpoint
### Simple GET Endpoint Test
```java
import org.junit.jupiter.api.Test;
import org.junit.jupiter.api.extension.ExtendWith;
import org.mockito.InjectMocks;
import org.mockito.Mock;
import org.mockito.junit.jupiter.MockitoExtension;
import org.springframework.test.web.servlet.MockMvc;
import org.springframework.test.web.servlet.setup.MockMvcBuilders;
import static org.mockito.Mockito.*;
import static org.springframework.test.web.servlet.request.MockMvcRequestBuilders.*;
import static org.springframework.test.web.servlet.result.MockMvcResultMatchers.*;
@ExtendWith(MockitoExtension.class)
class UserControllerTest {
@Mock
private UserService userService;
@InjectMocks
private UserController userController;
private MockMvc mockMvc;
void setUp() {
mockMvc = MockMvcBuilders.standaloneSetup(userController).build();
}
@Test
void shouldReturnAllUsers() throws Exception {
List<UserDto> users = List.of(
new UserDto(1L, "Alice"),
new UserDto(2L, "Bob")
);
when(userService.getAllUsers()).thenReturn(users);
mockMvc.perform(get("/api/users"))
.andExpect(status().isOk())
.andExpect(jsonPath("$").isArray())
.andExpect(jsonPath("$[0].id").value(1))
.andExpect(jsonPath("$[0].name").value("Alice"))
.andExpect(jsonPath("$[1].id").value(2));
verify(userService, times(1)).getAllUsers();
}
@Test
void shouldReturnUserById() throws Exception {
UserDto user = new UserDto(1L, "Alice");
when(userService.getUserById(1L)).thenReturn(user);
mockMvc.perform(get("/api/users/1"))
.andExpect(status().isOk())
.andExpect(jsonPath("$.id").value(1))
.andExpect(jsonPath("$.name").value("Alice"));
verify(userService).getUserById(1L);
}
}
```
## Testing POST Endpoint
### Create Resource with Request Body
```java
@Test
void shouldCreateUserAndReturn201() throws Exception {
UserCreateRequest request = new UserCreateRequest("Alice", "alice@example.com");
UserDto createdUser = new UserDto(1L, "Alice", "alice@example.com");
when(userService.createUser(any(UserCreateRequest.class)))
.thenReturn(createdUser);
mockMvc.perform(post("/api/users")
.contentType("application/json")
.content("{\"name\":\"Alice\",\"email\":\"alice@example.com\"}"))
.andExpect(status().isCreated())
.andExpect(jsonPath("$.id").value(1))
.andExpect(jsonPath("$.name").value("Alice"))
.andExpect(jsonPath("$.email").value("alice@example.com"));
verify(userService).createUser(any(UserCreateRequest.class));
}
```
## Testing Error Scenarios
### Handle 404 Not Found
```java
@Test
void shouldReturn404WhenUserNotFound() throws Exception {
when(userService.getUserById(999L))
.thenThrow(new UserNotFoundException("User not found"));
mockMvc.perform(get("/api/users/999"))
.andExpect(status().isNotFound())
.andExpect(jsonPath("$.error").value("User not found"));
verify(userService).getUserById(999L);
}
```
### Handle 400 Bad Request
```java
@Test
void shouldReturn400WhenRequestBodyInvalid() throws Exception {
mockMvc.perform(post("/api/users")
.contentType("application/json")
.content("{\"name\":\"\"}")) // Empty name
.andExpect(status().isBadRequest())
.andExpect(jsonPath("$.errors").isArray());
}
```
## Testing PUT/PATCH Endpoints
### Update Resource
```java
@Test
void shouldUpdateUserAndReturn200() throws Exception {
UserUpdateRequest request = new UserUpdateRequest("Alice Updated");
UserDto updatedUser = new UserDto(1L, "Alice Updated");
when(userService.updateUser(eq(1L), any(UserUpdateRequest.class)))
.thenReturn(updatedUser);
mockMvc.perform(put("/api/users/1")
.contentType("application/json")
.content("{\"name\":\"Alice Updated\"}"))
.andExpect(status().isOk())
.andExpect(jsonPath("$.id").value(1))
.andExpect(jsonPath("$.name").value("Alice Updated"));
verify(userService).updateUser(eq(1L), any(UserUpdateRequest.class));
}
```
## Testing DELETE Endpoint
### Delete Resource
```java
@Test
void shouldDeleteUserAndReturn204() throws Exception {
doNothing().when(userService).deleteUser(1L);
mockMvc.perform(delete("/api/users/1"))
.andExpect(status().isNoContent());
verify(userService).deleteUser(1L);
}
@Test
void shouldReturn404WhenDeletingNonExistentUser() throws Exception {
doThrow(new UserNotFoundException("User not found"))
.when(userService).deleteUser(999L);
mockMvc.perform(delete("/api/users/999"))
.andExpect(status().isNotFound());
}
```
## Testing Request Parameters
### Query Parameters
```java
@Test
void shouldFilterUsersByName() throws Exception {
List<UserDto> users = List.of(new UserDto(1L, "Alice"));
when(userService.searchUsers("Alice")).thenReturn(users);
mockMvc.perform(get("/api/users/search?name=Alice"))
.andExpect(status().isOk())
.andExpect(jsonPath("$").isArray())
.andExpect(jsonPath("$[0].name").value("Alice"));
verify(userService).searchUsers("Alice");
}
```
### Path Variables
```java
@Test
void shouldGetUserByIdFromPath() throws Exception {
UserDto user = new UserDto(123L, "Alice");
when(userService.getUserById(123L)).thenReturn(user);
mockMvc.perform(get("/api/users/{id}", 123L))
.andExpect(status().isOk())
.andExpect(jsonPath("$.id").value(123));
}
```
## Testing Response Headers
### Verify Response Headers
```java
@Test
void shouldReturnCustomHeaders() throws Exception {
when(userService.getAllUsers()).thenReturn(List.of());
mockMvc.perform(get("/api/users"))
.andExpect(status().isOk())
.andExpect(header().exists("X-Total-Count"))
.andExpect(header().string("X-Total-Count", "0"))
.andExpect(header().string("Content-Type", containsString("application/json")));
}
```
## Testing Request Headers
### Send Request Headers
```java
@Test
void shouldRequireAuthorizationHeader() throws Exception {
mockMvc.perform(get("/api/users"))
.andExpect(status().isUnauthorized());
mockMvc.perform(get("/api/users")
.header("Authorization", "Bearer token123"))
.andExpect(status().isOk());
}
```
## Content Negotiation
### Test Different Accept Headers
```java
@Test
void shouldReturnJsonWhenAcceptHeaderIsJson() throws Exception {
UserDto user = new UserDto(1L, "Alice");
when(userService.getUserById(1L)).thenReturn(user);
mockMvc.perform(get("/api/users/1")
.accept("application/json"))
.andExpect(status().isOk())
.andExpect(content().contentType("application/json"));
}
```
## Advanced: Testing Multiple Status Codes
```java
@Test
void shouldReturnDifferentStatusCodesForDifferentScenarios() throws Exception {
// Successful response
when(userService.getUserById(1L)).thenReturn(new UserDto(1L, "Alice"));
mockMvc.perform(get("/api/users/1"))
.andExpect(status().isOk());
// Not found
when(userService.getUserById(999L))
.thenThrow(new UserNotFoundException("Not found"));
mockMvc.perform(get("/api/users/999"))
.andExpect(status().isNotFound());
// Unauthorized
mockMvc.perform(get("/api/admin/users"))
.andExpect(status().isUnauthorized());
}
```
## Best Practices
- **Use standalone setup** when testing single controller: `MockMvcBuilders.standaloneSetup()`
- **Mock service layer** - controllers should focus on HTTP handling
- **Test happy path and error paths** thoroughly
- **Verify service method calls** to ensure controller delegates correctly
- **Use content() matchers** for response body validation
- **Keep tests focused** on one endpoint behavior per test
- **Use JsonPath** for fluent JSON response assertions
## Common Pitfalls
- **Testing business logic in controller**: Move to service tests
- **Not mocking service layer**: Always mock service dependencies
- **Testing framework behavior**: Focus on your code, not Spring code
- **Hardcoding URLs**: Use MockMvcRequestBuilders helpers
- **Not verifying mock interactions**: Always verify service was called correctly
## Troubleshooting
**Content type mismatch**: Ensure `contentType()` matches controller's `@PostMapping(consumes=...)` or use default.
**JsonPath not matching**: Use `mockMvc.perform(...).andDo(print())` to see actual response content.
**Status code assertions fail**: Check controller `@RequestMapping`, `@PostMapping` status codes and error handling.
## References
- [Spring MockMvc Documentation](https://docs.spring.io/spring-framework/docs/current/javadoc-api/org/springframework/test/web/servlet/MockMvc.html)
- [JsonPath for REST Assertions](https://goessner.net/articles/JsonPath/)
- [Spring Testing Best Practices](https://docs.spring.io/spring-boot/docs/current/reference/html/features.html#features.testing)