# Unit tests (IDE)

Use Diffblue Cover within the IntelliJ IDE to create tests for your methods and classes.

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Before starting this learning path, we recommend that you first complete the [Cover Plugin Get Started](/get-started/diffblue-learning/get-started/cover-plugin-ide.md) path.
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## Start here...

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## Know more...

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="/files/TDiM7GwAQ6Yb4XgSNlcN" alt="" data-size="original"> <strong>Output Codes</strong></td><td>[5 reference topics]</td><td>Reference details - Diffblue Cover output codes, messages, and descriptions.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/DiI0TJu4KSoTEyFvEX8o">/pages/DiI0TJu4KSoTEyFvEX8o</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/TDiM7GwAQ6Yb4XgSNlcN" alt="" data-size="original"> <strong>Working With Output Codes</strong></td><td>[12 topics]</td><td>Useful hints and tips to help resolve a range of output codes.</td><td><strong>Title</strong></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/yKUcT5QPiTZdTHVPU3Rg">/pages/yKUcT5QPiTZdTHVPU3Rg</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/TDiM7GwAQ6Yb4XgSNlcN" alt="" data-size="original"> <strong>Run Configurations</strong></td><td>[4 min read ]</td><td>Configure the environment variables and system properties used when Cover Plugin creates tests.</td><td><strong>Title</strong></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/DYexS9iYfu4RWMube7LQ">/pages/DYexS9iYfu4RWMube7LQ</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/TDiM7GwAQ6Yb4XgSNlcN" alt="" data-size="original"> <strong>Settings</strong></td><td>[3 min read]</td><td>A summary of available Cover Plugin settings.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/ggMuI7NLCgaoCjdtBauY">/pages/ggMuI7NLCgaoCjdtBauY</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/TDiM7GwAQ6Yb4XgSNlcN" alt="" data-size="original"> <strong>Partial Tests</strong></td><td>[4 min read]</td><td>Creating partial (incomplete) tests.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/QEaEoHXjMn51oFYDkT18">/pages/QEaEoHXjMn51oFYDkT18</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/TDiM7GwAQ6Yb4XgSNlcN" alt="" data-size="original"> <strong>Skeleton Tests</strong></td><td>[4 min read]</td><td>Creating skeleton (outline) tests.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/4amvAgKvMX1RIvuFeD0T">/pages/4amvAgKvMX1RIvuFeD0T</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/TDiM7GwAQ6Yb4XgSNlcN" alt="" data-size="original"> <strong>Test Naming</strong></td><td>[4 min read]</td><td>Test naming config and defaults.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/pXsncCWn6U1zmwhBo3Bi">/pages/pXsncCWn6U1zmwhBo3Bi</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/TDiM7GwAQ6Yb4XgSNlcN" alt="" data-size="original"> <strong>Test Formatting</strong></td><td>[4 min read]</td><td>Configure the format of tests written by Cover Plugin.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/88VFdKw6omQpfbX5Fw5f">/pages/88VFdKw6omQpfbX5Fw5f</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/TDiM7GwAQ6Yb4XgSNlcN" alt="" data-size="original"> <strong>Test Insertion Order</strong></td><td>[2 min read]</td><td>Test method ordering in test classes.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/OameTJlQe6OqlkcWkBcD">/pages/OameTJlQe6OqlkcWkBcD</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Next steps...

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="/files/P7llAlB8ABjjnHkNT6Mp" alt="" data-size="original"> <strong>Cover Plugin Admin</strong></td><td>Manage and maintain Cover Plugin.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/0FIbrJ8wgEFQNGSLxIKA">/pages/0FIbrJ8wgEFQNGSLxIKA</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/P7llAlB8ABjjnHkNT6Mp" alt="" data-size="original"> <strong>Test Coverage</strong></td><td>Improve and manage test coverage.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/cQ31dMgQOiRGVMK9fAOj">/pages/cQ31dMgQOiRGVMK9fAOj</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/TDiM7GwAQ6Yb4XgSNlcN" alt="" data-size="original"> <strong>Tutorials</strong></td><td>A range of tutorials covering topics such as implementing a code change and working with Kotlin projects.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/WQx0QJbFmzAPzxVf74c3">/pages/WQx0QJbFmzAPzxVf74c3</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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