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@MockitoBean should allow a custom answer

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Description

Currently, there is no way to request a few mocks, provide answers (to share common setups), and automatically inject these mocks where needed.

@MockitoBean should have a property called answer, of type Class<? extends Answer>, and use the class (create an instance) when a mock is created in MockitoBeanOverrideHandler.createMock.

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Research direction

Start with the @MockitoBean annotation and MockitoBeanOverrideHandler.createMock, both named in the issue. Trace how a mock is created and how its configuration is represented. Done means a custom Answer class can be declared on @MockitoBean, instantiated, and used when the mock is created.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java, spring
Domain
testing
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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