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This advanced course guides learners through testing and debugging Java-based ML pipelines using professional-grade tools and CI/CD workflows. You’ll write robust unit and integration tests for core ML components like EntropyCalculator and Normalizer, apply Mockito to mock file I/O, and increase test coverage from 62% to 85%. Learners will trace intermittent pipeline failures, diagnose random seed issues, and implement reproducibility (new Random(42)) to ensure stability across multiple runs. The course concludes with CI-based automation using JUnit, Tribuo, and GitHub Actions, preparing participants for real-world ML testing and DevOps environments.
This course is for experienced Java developers and ML engineers looking to improve testing, debugging, and CI/CD automation in ML pipelines. It focuses on making pipelines reliable, efficient, and production-ready using tools like JUnit, Mockito, and GitHub Actions. Ideal for those in MLOps, QA, or DevOps roles.
Learners should be proficient in Java and JUnit, with an understanding of ML workflows and CI/CD.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the practical skills to confidently design, test, and stabilize enterprise-grade ML pipelines in Java. You’ll know how to build reproducible workflows, integrate tests into CI/CD systems, and apply modern debugging strategies to eliminate flakiness and ensure consistency in production environments — preparing you for advanced roles in ML testing, DevOps, and MLOps engineering.
Learn how to configure and apply a Java testing environment for machine learning pipelines using IntelliJ IDEA, JUnit 5, and Mockito. Set up project structures, dependencies, and reproducible configurations, and apply these tools to create and execute unit tests for ML components.
What's included
4 videos2 readings1 peer review
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4 videos•Total 28 minutes
Introduction to Test and Debug Java ML Pipelines•3 minutes
How Machine Learning Pipelines Work in Java•10 minutes
Setting Up JUnit and Mockito for ML Projects•8 minutes
Creating Unit Tests for EntropyCalculator & Normalizer•7 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
Welcome to the Course: Course Overview•5 minutes
How to Use Mockito with JUnit 5: A Beginner’s Guide•5 minutes
1 peer review•Total 20 minutes
Hands-On-Learning: Implement & Run Unit Tests for ML Components•20 minutes
Debugging Flaky and Unstable ML Pipelines
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
This module teaches learners how to identify and fix flaky or unstable machine-learning tests that behave unpredictably across runs. Learners will examine the root causes of nondeterministic behavior—such as random initialization, concurrency, and dependency issues—using CI logs and structured debugging techniques. Through interactive case discussions, practical videos, and a guided hands-on lab, learners apply reproducibility controls like fixed seeds and controlled data ordering to ensure stable, deterministic results across multiple test executions.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 peer review
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3 videos•Total 26 minutes
Tracing Pipeline Failures in CI Logs•7 minutes
Tracing Failures Using CI Logs•11 minutes
Fixing Randomness and Ensuring Reproducibility•7 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
How to Fix Flaky Tests in Java CI/CD Pipelines•5 minutes
1 peer review•Total 20 minutes
Hands-on-Learning: Stabilize a Flaky ML Pipeline•20 minutes
Integration & CI Automation for Java ML Pipelines
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on integrating automated testing into continuous-integration workflows for production-grade ML systems. Learners discover how to execute end-to-end pipeline tests, track coverage metrics, and configure CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins. By the end, they’ll know how to build fully automated, reproducible, and continuously validated ML pipelines ready for enterprise deployment.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 assignment2 peer reviews
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4 videos•Total 25 minutes
Integrating Tests into CI Workflows•7 minutes
Generating and Interpreting Coverage Reports•7 minutes
Ensuring Reproducibility Across Builds•8 minutes
Wrap-Up & Career Implications•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
Continuous Integration for Machine Learning Projects•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Test & Debug Java ML Pipelines•30 minutes
2 peer reviews•Total 80 minutes
Hands-on-Learning: Automating ML Testing with GitHub Actions•20 minutes
Project: Stabilizing an Unreliable Machine Learning Pipeline•60 minutes
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