Mocking & Testing Tools

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Containers for tools like MockServer and WireMock used to simulate APIs, dependencies, or external services in a controlled environment. They are crucial for integration and contract testing, especially in microservice architectures.

MockServer 5.15.0

MockServer is a powerful tool for mocking and testing HTTP and HTTPS APIs. It allows developers to simulate RESTful services, HTTP endpoints, and complex integration behaviors. The mockserver:mockserver-5.15.0 image is a stable release ideal for local testing, CI pipelines, or integration with tools like Testcontainers.

Docker Pull Command:

docker pull --platform linux/amd64 mockserver/mockserver:mockserver-5.15.0

Basic Usage:

docker run -d \
  -p 1080:1080 \
  mockserver/mockserver:mockserver-5.15.0

Notes:

• REST API is available on port 1080 for setting up expectations and verifying requests

• Can be used in automated tests with Java libraries or Postman scripts

• Compatible with Testcontainers via org.testcontainers:mockserver