How to Install TestNG on Eclispse IDE?
Because of its design and inspired functionality, TestNG is often seen as a more versatile and powerful testing framework than JUnit and NUnit. Enabling TPM (Trusted Platform Module) and Secure Boot in the BIOS is essential for ensuring that your Windows 11 installation meets the security requirements set by Microsoft.
The purpose of this article is to direct you through the process of configuring TestNG on Eclipse, so ensure that you have the Eclipse program installed and open it. There is no need to worry, downloading the latest version of Eclipse from its official site is completely free and easy. Now, once this is done and you have the program ready, let us present two ways to add TestNG.
Installation Methods
1. Using the Eclipse Marketplace
- Start by selecting the Help tab of the Eclipse program and locating the Eclipse Marketplace option.
- In the Add dialogue, enter TestNG in the field with the keyword search and click on Install.
- As soon as this is done, you will be asked to click Confirm to proceed, which you need to do and agree to the license terms.
- The last procedure of this installation process is accomplished by clicking Finish. You may be requested to restart the Eclipse program thereafter.
2. Performing Manual Software Installation
- Proceed to the TestNG download page and obtain the update site URL.
- In Eclipse, click on Help option then select Install New Software and insert the copied URL.
- Check the dependencies of TestNG, proceed by clicking on the Next button, then Accept Licence and click Finish on the next screen.
TestNG is a testing framework that is inspired by JUnit and NUnit, however it brings in several new attributes that make it more powerful and simpler to use. These include:
- Annotations
- Simpler test configuration
- Execution model without TestSuite
- Allows running threads in arbitrarily big thread pools with various policies
- Default JDK functions for runtime and logging without any dependencies, etc.
In this article, we will be installing TestNG as a plug-in for Eclipse, for that you to have Eclipse installed on your device. You can download and install it from their official site by clicking here. Once Eclipse is installed you can further go to the next steps.
TestNG can be installed by two processes:
- Using Eclipse marketplace
- Using Manual Software installation
1. By Going to Eclipse Marketplace
Follow the below steps to install TestNG from the Eclipse marketplace:
- Go to the Help menu in the Eclipse IDE and click on "Eclipse Marketplace".
- Search for TestNG.
- Click on the Install button.
- Wait for some time, then a dialog box will appear. Click on the confirm button.
- Press the checkbox labelled “I accept the terms” and now click on the Finish button.
- Installation may take a little time and you may be prompted by the security system of Eclipse to confirm the installation.
2. Using Manual Software:
Follow the below steps to manually install TestNG using software:
- Go to this page and click on the Download navbar.
- Copy the URL, under the install from the update site.
- Go to the Help menu in the Eclipse IDE and click on "Install New Software".
- Paste the URL and tick the dependencies of TestNG.
- Click the Next button.
- All licenses should be accepted, click the Finish button.
Congratulations! At this point, you have successfully installed TestNG on your Eclipse IDE.
Conclusion
Well done! You have completed the querying and installation phases and have now completed your TestNG installation within the Eclipse IDE. Configuring TPM and Secure Boot in BIOS is a crucial step in securing your Windows 11 environment. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can ensure that your system meets the necessary security standards for a safe and reliable computing experience. Now, it is time to start the foray into writing and running tests with TestNG that guarantees ease of operations when developing.
