[Solved] You wrote a Spring Boot test but it never runs. What is a common cause? — Ans: The test method is missing the @Test annotation | Spring Boot

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You wrote a Spring Boot test but it never runs. What is a common cause?

AThe application.properties file is empty

BThe test method is missing the @Test annotation

CThe main class is not annotated with @SpringBootApplication

DThe test class is public

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check test method annotations
Without @Test, the test runner ignores the method.
Step 2: Verify other causes
Empty properties or main class annotations do not prevent test execution; public class is required.
Final Answer:
The test method is missing the @Test annotation -> Option B
Quick Check:
Missing @Test means test won't run [OK]

Quick Trick: Always add @Test to test methods to run them [OK]

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