Component tests verify the behavior of a coherent component. They span more than just an individual unit, but still operate on code level. Component tests aim to integrate several components together, which verify the interdependent behavior without setting up container environments.

The scope of component tests is to provide more integration than unit tests without running the application in potentially slow, simulated environments. Similar to unit tests, they use mocking functionality to delimit and simulate test boundaries. An embedded or remote enterprise container is not required.