Unit Testing for Simulation Models

Course Overview

This hands-on session introduces unit testing for AnyLogic simulation models using JUnit 6. Participants will learn how to write, organize, and run automated tests that validate individual model components — bringing software engineering rigor to the simulation development process.

Objectives

Understand the role of unit testing in simulation projects
Learn to write JUnit tests for AnyLogic model components
Establish a testing workflow that catches errors early in development
Apply test-driven thinking to simulation model design

Topics Covered

1. Why Unit Testing Matters for Simulation

The cost of undetected bugs in simulation models
How unit testing complements verification and validation
When to test and what to test

2. JUnit 6 Fundamentals

Setting up JUnit in an AnyLogic project
Writing your first test
Assertions, annotations, and test lifecycle

3. Testing Simulation Logic

Testing custom functions and calculations
Testing agent behaviors and state transitions
Testing data transformations and exports

4. Hands-On Exercise

Build a suite of tests for a provided AnyLogic model
Identify and fix bugs discovered through testing

Acquired Knowledge

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Set up and configure JUnit 6 in AnyLogic projects
Write meaningful unit tests for simulation model components
Integrate testing into their simulation development workflow
Use automated tests to catch regressions and improve model quality