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Automated Tests
Automated Tests
Automated tests are scripts or programs that automatically verify the functionality of software, reducing the need for manual testing. They can be run frequently to catch issues early in the development process, ensuring that code changes don't introduce new bugs. Automated tests are ideal for regression testing, continuous integration, and large-scale applications where repeated manual testing is impractical.
Benefits of Automated Testing
These are some of the benefits provided by automated testing:
- Efficiency: Automated tests can be run quickly and repeatedly, saving time compared to manual testing.
- Consistency: They provide consistent results and eliminate human error.
- Scalability: Can cover a large number of scenarios and configurations.
Drawbacks of Automated Testing
These are some of the drawbacks that come with automated testing:
- Initial Investment: High upfront cost in terms of time and resources to write and maintain tests.
- Maintenance: Tests may need to be updated frequently as the codebase changes.
- Limited Scope: Not all testing scenarios can be automated, especially those requiring subjective judgment.
Automated Testing Tools for .NET
These are some of the tools used in creating automated tests for .NET applications:
- xUnit
- NUnit
- MSTest
- Playwright
- Selenium
- FluentAssertions
- FluentValidations
- NSubstitute
- Selenium
- RestSharp
See Also
There are many resources out there for automating testing. These are some of the guides we've created around automating testing for .NET applications.
Automating Unit Tests
- Design Patterns for Testing
- AutoMapper Madness - Unit Testing Your Maps
- Creating Custom Fluent Assertions
- Creating Domain-Driven Test Data With Bogus
- Creating Test Objects via Design Patterns
- Wrap It Up - Deferring Unknown Dependencies with the Wrapper Pattern
- AutoMapper Madness - My Mapping Flowchart
- Comparing Unit Testable Code with Maintainable Code
- Mastering Unit Tests in .NET: Best Practices and Naming Conventions
Automating Front-End Tests
- Sharing Authentication in Playwright for .NET
- Sharing Session Storage in Playwright for .NET
- Testing Blazor with Playwright
Automating Integration Tests
- Design Patterns for Testing
- Effective Integration Testing with a Database in .NET: A Comprehensive Guide
- Creating Custom Fluent Assertions
- Creating Domain-Driven Test Data With Bogus
- Creating Test Objects via Design Patterns
- Wrap It Up - Deferring Unknown Dependencies with the Wrapper Pattern
- AutoMapper Madness - My Mapping Flowchart
