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How can I test code that uses Hilt dependencies?
Testing code that uses Hilt dependencies in Android is a crucial part of ensuring your app’s functionality and stability. Hilt provides mechanisms to facilitate testing, and you can use various testing frameworks like JUnit, Espresso, and Mockito. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to test code that relies on Hilt dependencies:
1. Set Up Hilt for Testing:
Ensure that you have set up Hilt for testing in your project. In your build.gradle
file, make sure you include the necessary dependencies
androidTestImplementation "com.google.dagger:hilt-android-testing:$hilt_version"
kaptAndroidTest "com.google.dagger:hilt-android-compiler:$hilt_version"
2. Create a Custom Test Application:
Create a custom Application
class for your tests. This class should be annotated with @HiltAndroidTest
and extend Application
. This allows you to specify a custom Hilt component for your tests.
@HiltAndroidTest
class MyTestApplication : Application() {
// Add any custom configuration for testing if needed
}
3. Use Hilt in Your Test Classes:
In your test classes written in Kotlin, you can use Hilt annotations to specify which Hilt component to use for injection. For example, you can use @HiltAndroidTest
to…