What is a simple example of using Seam's MockExternalContext to unit test?

Question

I'm trying to unit test my seam components, and so far I've been doing pretty well with the EasyMock that my team has been using.

However, I have run into a wall with javax.faces.context.ExternalContext.

Since it's not an interface, I can't run EasyMock.createMock() on it.

Seam has a MockExternalContext, but I have no idea how to use it.

A simple example would be most helpful, but I will also consider passionate cases for alternative mock frameworks.

Answer 1

Umm why don't you just use the EasyMock Class Extension. This extension allows you to generate Mock Objects for classes

EasyMock Class Extension Documentation

EasyMock Class Extension API