Configuration of services running in a container

In this guide, you will learn how to:

• Initialize containers by copying files into them
• Run commands inside running containers using execInContainer()
• Set up a PostgreSQL database with SQL scripts
• Create AWS S3 buckets in LocalStack containers

Prerequisites

• Java 17+
• Your preferred IDE
• A Docker environment supported by Testcontainers

Note

If you're new to Testcontainers, visit the Testcontainers overview to learn more about Testcontainers and the benefits of using it.

Modules

1. Copy files

   Initialize containers by copying files into specific locations.

2. Execute commands

   Run commands inside running containers to initialize services for testing.