The Java artifact build already performs some basic quality assurance. It executes included code level tests, such as unit tests. A reasonable pipeline consists of several test scopes and scenarios, all with slightly different strengths and weaknesses. The included unit tests operate at code level and can be executed without any further running environment. They aim to verify the behavior of the individual classes and components and provide fast feedback in case of test failures. We will see in the next chapter that unit tests need to run self-sufficiently and fast.
Test results are usually recorded from the CI server for visibility and monitoring reasons. Making the outcome of the pipeline steps visible is an important ...
