Built in search can not find some strings
Author: mpkorstanjeCreated Apr 27, 2026Updated Sep 18, 2026
Labelstype: enhancementstatus: blockedtheme: documentation
The built in search on docs.junit.org isn't able to find exact text matches, or if it does the results are incomplete. This is mildly annoying because this information should be easily discoverable and lowers the trust in the built in search function.
The current workaround, to switch the view to "Single Page" and then using the built in browser search works well enough.
Steps to reproduce (A)
- Go to https://docs.junit.org/6.0.3/
- Search for
junit.platform.stacktrace.pruning.enabled - Observe the message
No results found for query "junit.platform.stacktrace.pruning.enabled" - Go to https://docs.junit.org/6.0.3/running-tests/stack-trace-pruning.html
- Observe that property is documented.
Steps to reproduce (B)
- Go to https://docs.junit.org/6.0.3/
- Search for
org.junit.jupiter.api.Assumptions - Observe a single result found for https://docs.junit.org/6.0.3/migrating-from-junit4.html#tips
- Go to https://docs.junit.org/6.0.3/writing-tests/assumptions.html
- Observe that the assumptions class is referenced elsewhere.
Deliverables
- A better search?
Source: junit-team/junit-framework