Spring Boot has become the go-to framework for many Java developers, thanks to its focus on convention over configuration, rapid development, and seamless integration with cloud-native tools. At IBM MQ, we're committed to fitting naturally into these workflows.
Testcontainers has become one of the most valued tools in the JVM ecosystem—known for enabling realistic, container-based testing with minimal friction. Developers want integration tests that are fast, reliable, and close to production environments. That’s exactly what this integration aims to support.
If you've worked with messaging applications, you know testing can be cumbersome. Often developers resort to mocks or even skip comprehensive messaging tests entirely. But mocks rarely give the confidence you need before pushing to production.
With our new Testcontainers integration, you can now easily spin up a real, containerized IBM MQ instance directly within your Spring Boot test environment. No mocks, no hassle—just straightforward integration tests that mirror real-world conditions.
IBM MQ: Built for Developers
This integration is part of our ongoing work to make IBM MQ easier to adopt and more accessible to developers. Whether you're running cloud-native microservices or hybrid workloads, MQ is now simpler to test and integrate at every stage of development.
Have questions or want to get involved? Reach out via AskMessaging@uk.ibm.com