Is JUnit 5 still supported and maintained?

[yschimke]

What's the maintenance status of Junit 5? is it EOL?

From mannodermaus/android-junit-framework#389

Since the JUnit team is embracing Java 17 with the new major version update, the minimum supported Android API level takes a big jump and goes from 26 to 35. Ouch.

It also currently warns noisily when running the vintage tests #5030

If Junit 5 is EOL, then Android projects should probably just revert to Junit 4. Junit 5 doesn't run on Android 21-25 anyway.

[marcphilipp]

Version 5.x is still supported (as indicated by our security policy). It will not see major new features but we will backport important big fixes.

[yschimke]

Thanks, great to hear.

Since it's specifically 5.14+, we are hitting mannodermaus/android-junit-framework#390, but hopefully they can fix it.

java.lang.NoSuchMethodError: No direct method (ZLorg/junit/platform/engine/ConfigurationParameters;Lorg/junit/platform/engine/reporting/OutputDirectoryProvider;)V in class Lorg/junit/platform/launcher/TestPlan; or its super classes (declaration of 'org.junit.platform.launcher.TestPlan' appears in /data/app/net.twisterrob.colorfilters.android.base.test-12STHJQGEsmSwg_I_QSkWg==/base.apk!classes5.dex)

[sophiacartersc263-droid]

It would be helpful to have a clear update on the maintenance status of JUnit 5. The Android API level requirements are also important for developers supporting older devices. Hopefully, the documentation can clarify the recommended approach for current and older Android projects.

[sophiacartersc263-droid]

The Android API level changes are definitely something developers need to consider when maintaining applications for older devices. Compatibility can vary depending on the Android version and the libraries being used, so checking requirements before updating is important. Having access to compatible Android app versions can also be useful when supporting devices that cannot run the latest releases.