JUnit test execution order differs across platforms

JUnit does not guarantee a specific execution order for test methods by default. The test methods in JUnit are designed to be executed independently and in isolation. However, the order of test execution can differ across platforms or even within the same platform due to factors such as the underlying JVM implementation, the test runner used, or the order in which the test classes are discovered.

If you need to enforce a specific order of test execution, you can use test execution order annotations provided by JUnit. Starting from JUnit 4.11, you can use the @FixMethodOrder annotation to specify the desired execution order for test methods within a test class. Here's an example:

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import org.junit.FixMethodOrder;

import org.junit.Test;

import org.junit.runners.MethodSorters;



@FixMethodOrder(MethodSorters.NAME_ASCENDING)

public class MyTestClass {



    @Test

    public void testA() {

        // Test A logic

    }



    @Test

    public void testB() {

        // Test B logic

    }



    @Test

    public void testC() {

        // Test C logic

    }

}

In the example above, @FixMethodOrder(MethodSorters.NAME_ASCENDING) is used to specify that the test methods should be executed in ascending alphabetical order based on their names.

Please note that relying on a specific execution order of test methods is generally discouraged in unit testing. Tests should be independent and should not rely on the execution order of other tests. However, in some specific scenarios, such as integration tests or tests with dependencies, enforcing an execution order may be necessary.

If you require a specific test execution order across different platforms, you may need to explore alternative testing frameworks or approaches that provide more control over the test execution order, such as custom test runners or test suites.