Devnexus 2021 Jonathan Meek Making the Jump to JUnit 5

This talk explores the overlooked aspect of upgrading test code and libraries in software development, particularly focusing on the advancements brought by JUnit 5. The speaker, Jonathan Meek, highlights common reasons developers delay updating their test frameworks and outlines key changes introduced in JUnit 5. Through a practical demonstration, he walks the audience through the migration process of sample code to JUnit 5, emphasizing the importance of keeping testing tools up to date alongside application libraries and JVM versions. Jonathan, a software developer at The Home Depot with a rich background in IT support and quality assurance, shares his insights drawn from his diverse experiences in the tech industry.