@BeforeAll Method as non-static

Question

I was able to implement a non-static setup method with @BeforeAll annotation. It seems to be working correctly as only gets call once. I am bit confuse as the documentation for @BeforeAll says the method has to be static. Please explain.

@TestMethodOrder(OrderAnnotation.class)
@SpringJUnitWebConfig(locations = { "classpath:service.xml" }) 
@TestInstance(Lifecycle.PER_CLASS)
@Retention(RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME)
@Target(ElementType.TYPE)
@Documented 
@Inherited 
public class MyTest
{
    @BeforeAll
    public void setup() throws Exception {...}
}

If the given answer does not clarify your point, you should show THE FULL code which includes at lest a complete test class with imports and annotations. Why? Because anything could make a difference. — johanneslink, Apr 17 '19 at 19:01

score 68 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 05 '20 at 04:39

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You simply need to annotate your test class (that contains the @BeforeAll method) with the snippet below and you'll be good to go.

@TestInstance(Lifecycle.PER_CLASS)

answered Aug 05 '20 at 04:39

Wilson

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Another option is: Add file junit-platform.properties and write: junit.jupiter.testinstance.lifecycle.default = per_class – Yani Morales Sep 27 '21 at 14:36

score 39 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 17 '19 at 05:51

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If you want use non-static @BeforeAll and @AfterAll methods you should change test instance lifecycle to per_class.

Look there: 2.10. Test Instance Lifecycle

answered Apr 17 '19 at 05:51

Sergey

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I was using @TestInstance(Lifecycle.PER_CLASS). Now I know that was the reason it was allowing me run non-static @beforeAll method. Thank you – Meera Apr 18 '19 at 19:26

@BeforeAll Method as non-static

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