Use ABAP Unit Capabilities

Question 1

How do you start the ABAP Unit chat for a class?

Answer 1

Right-click the class and select Joule > Start Chat for ABAP Unit.

Question 2

How do you generate unit tests for selected methods?

Answer 2

Choose Generate Tests, then Generate Tests for Selected Methods…, select methods in the dialog, and click OK.

Question 3

What happens if the class has no existing test class?

Answer 3

Joule proposes to create a new test class.

Question 4

How can you ask for an explanation of an existing test class?

Answer 4

Choose Explain <name> in the chat.</name>

Question 5

How can you detect test-unfriendly dependencies?

Answer 5

Choose Find Test-Unfriendly Dependencies in the chat.

Question 6

Can you interact freely with the ABAP Unit chat using your own input?

Answer 6

Yes, by using freestyle prompts in the chat.

Question 7

How do you generate unit tests using a freestyle prompt?

Answer 7

Enter a prompt like “Generate unit tests”, then choose Generate Tests and select methods via Generate Tests for Selected Methods….

Question 8

For which methods can unit tests be generated?

Answer 8

Only for public methods.

Question 9

How do you generate a test double for a database table using a freestyle prompt?

Answer 9

Enter a prompt like “Generate test double for database table <name>", then select the corresponding quick reply.</name>

Question 10

What can you do if the quick reply for a test double is not available?

Answer 10

Select Send my prompt directly to AI.

Question 11

After generating a test double, where is the code proposed to be added?

Answer 11

In the existing test class, selected in the dialog.

Question 12

How do you generate a test double for an interface method or function module?

Answer 12

Use a prompt like:

“Generate test double for method <method> of interface <interface>"</interface></method>

“Generate test double for function module <name>"
Then choose the corresponding quick reply.</name>

Question 13

What are the quick replies for interface methods and function modules?

Answer 13

Generate Responder for Interface Method

Generate Responder for Function Module

Question 14

What is the main purpose of Joule’s ABAP AI capabilities for unit tests?

Answer 14

To efficiently generate ABAP Unit tests for public methods of global classes.

Question 15

What optional step can improve the generated test code?

Answer 15

Selecting Refactor Generated Code.

Question 16

Which views allow you to start the dependency analysis for a class?

Answer 16

Project Explorer

Outline view

ABAP Unit view

ABAP Coverage view

Question 17

What menu option do you select to analyze dependencies?

Answer 17

Joule → Find Test-Unfriendly Dependencies

Question 18

What happens if the class has dependencies on other objects?

Answer 18

You see categorized links to those objects, which allow you to navigate directly to them.

Question 19

How can you resolve test-unfriendly dependencies found by the analysis?

Answer 19

By using quick assists to configure test doubles. (See: Adding Test Doubles)

Question 20

What is the main purpose of using test doubles in ABAP unit tests?

Answer 20

To replace dependencies on other development objects and increase the stability of unit test results.

Question 21

Which object types are supported for adding test doubles?

Answer 21

Interfaces

Function modules

Database tables

CDS views

Question 22

What must be done before configuring test doubles?

Answer 22

You must first identify test-unfriendly dependencies using dependency analysis.

Question 23

How can you configure a test double in the source code editor?

Answer 23

Use quick assists by pressing Ctrl + 1.

Question 24

What is the purpose of the “Explain Test Class” feature in ABAP Unit?

Answer 24

To gain deeper insights into the structure and quality of your test code using AI-based explanations.

Question 25

How do you access the Explain feature for a test class in Eclipse?

Answer 25

Select the test class in the Project Explorer or Outline view, then choose Joule → Explain Test Class from the context menu.

Question 26

Can you access test code explanations via the ABAP Unit chat?

Answer 26

Yes, start the ABAP Unit chat and choose Explain if available.

Question 27

What is the purpose of the "Refactor Generated Test Code" feature in ABAP Unit?

Answer 27

To apply AI-based refactoring instructions to improve the quality and coding style of generated test code.

Question 27

What prerequisite must a class pool fulfill for test class explanation?

Answer 27

It must contain a test class.

Question 28

What must you do before you can refactor generated test code?

Answer 28

You must first start the ABAP Unit chat and generate unit tests for selected public methods.

Question 29

From which views can you select public methods for test generation?

Answer 29

From the Outline view or the ABAP Coverage view.

Question 30

Where do you find the "Refactor Generated Test Code" option?

Answer 30

After generating and adding tests to your test class, the option appears in the ABAP Unit chat interface.

Question 31

Can you provide your own instructions for refactoring generated test code?

Answer 31

Yes, you can either select a listed instruction or type your own custom instruction.

Question 32

What is the goal of the "Split Test Class" feature in ABAP Unit?

Answer 32

To enhance the structure and maintainability of unit tests by splitting a test class into smaller, more focused components.

Question 33

What does the "Split Test Class" feature do with the original test class?

Answer 33

It creates two new test classes and one abstract base class from the original test class.

Question 34

Where can you access the "Split Test Class" feature?

Answer 34

From the Project Explorer or the Outline view, via the Joule context menu of a selected test class.

Question 35

What does the "Split Test Method" function in the ABAP Unit Chat do?

Answer 35

It splits existing test methods into several smaller test methods to better structure the code.

Question 36

When should you use the "Split Test Method" function?

Answer 36

When test methods are too large or contain too many assertions, testing multiple different aspects.

Question 37

How do you open the "Split Test Method" function?

Answer 37

Select a test method in the Project Explorer or Outline view, then choose Joule → Split Test Method from the context menu.