How to use Lombok plugin in RestAssured classes

To use Lombok in RestAssured classes, you can apply Lombok annotations to automatically generate common boilerplate code, such as getters, setters, constructors, and more. Lombok helps reduce the verbosity of your code and makes it more concise. Here's an example of how you can use Lombok in RestAssured classes:

Step 1: Add Lombok Dependency

First, make sure you have added the Lombok dependency to your project's build configuration. You can include the Lombok dependency in your Maven or Gradle configuration, depending on your project setup.

For Maven, add the following dependency to your `pom.xml` file:

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.projectlombok</groupId>
    <artifactId>lombok</artifactId>
    <version>1.18.20</version>
    <scope>provided</scope>
</dependency>

For Gradle, add the following dependency to your `build.gradle` file:

compileOnly 'org.projectlombok:lombok:1.18.20'
annotationProcessor 'org.projectlombok:lombok:1.18.20'

Step 2: Apply Lombok Annotations

Once you have added the Lombok dependency, you can apply Lombok annotations to your RestAssured classes to generate the necessary code.

For example, let's say you have a class representing a request body payload:

import lombok.Data;

@Data
public class User {
    private String firstName;
    private String lastName;
    private String email;
}

In this example, we have applied the `@Data` annotation from Lombok to the `User` class. The `@Data` annotation generates common methods like getters, setters, `equals()`, `hashCode()`, and `toString()` methods for the class.

Step 3: Use Lombok-Generated Code in RestAssured

Now you can use the Lombok-generated code in your RestAssured classes. For example, you can create an instance of the `User` class and set values using the generated setter methods:

User user = new User();
user.setFirstName("John");
user.setLastName("Doe");
user.setEmail("johndoe@example.com");

In this example, we create a new instance of the `User` class and set the first name, last name, and email using the generated setter methods.

Step 4: Perform RestAssured Operations

Finally, you can use the `User` object in your RestAssured operations, such as sending API requests or asserting on response data:

import io.restassured.RestAssured;
import io.restassured.response.Response;

Response response = RestAssured.given()
    .contentType("application/json")
    .body(user)
    .post("https://api.example.com/users");

In this example, we use the `User` object as the request body in a POST request to create a new user.

By applying Lombok annotations to your RestAssured classes, you can reduce the amount of boilerplate code and make your code more concise and readable.

Note: Make sure you have configured your IDE to recognize Lombok annotations, as it may require installing a Lombok plugin or enabling Lombok support in your IDE settings.