MSTest runner runs MSTest checks

Microsoft has launched MSTest runner, a light-weight, transportable runner for the MSTest unit testing framework.

Unveiled January 24, MSTest runner is extensible and makes checks extra transportable and dependable in addition to making them run sooner. Described as “a performant, hostable, extensible, dependable, and built-in answer” for operating MSTests, MSTest runner is predicated on a barebones testing platform and an extensibility mannequin designed to make it straightforward to increase or override features of check execution.

Builders can use MSTest runner to construct and run MSTests as an unbiased transportable executable. MSTest runner gives a easy console software to host and run checks, so builders don’t want exterior instruments similar to VSTest, dotnet check, or Visible Studio to run checks. Assessments might be authored for units with restricted energy or storage.

Working checks straight from an executable removes complexity and infrastructure usually wanted to run checks, Microsoft stated. Current dotnet tooling can be utilized to carry out duties with check initiatives similar to constructing them as self-contained. With MSTest runner, new defaults are set which are safer and make it more durable to accidently miss operating any checks, in line with Microsoft.

MSTest runner is bundled with the MSTest.TestAdapter NuGet bundle since model 3.2.0. To allow it for a venture, builders can set up the up to date bundle and set two MSBuild properties, <EnableMSTestRunner> and <OutputType>.