MSTest Runner is portable & fast, so you can ditch those external tools

Running tests is simpler and faster with this tool

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Published onJanuary 26, 2024

published onJanuary 26, 2024

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Developing software requires a lot of testing, and to make this process faster and more reliable,Microsoft introduced an MSTest runner. This is a welcome addition after therelease of Dev Home for Windows Development Environment.

What does MSTest runner do and how can it help developers? Keep on reading to find out!

What is the MSTest runner?

MSTest runner is a new tool from Microsoft that allows developers to run tests as independent and portable executables.

Developers can host and run tests without having to rely on any external tools like in the past. With MSTest, they just need to start the console application and that’s it!

It’s worth mentioning that the runner integrates with dotnet test, vstest.console, Visual Studio Test Explorer, and Visual Studio Code Test Explorer, so you’ll have the same experience as before. To learn more, head over to theMSTest runner documentationpage.

How can I install MSTest runner?

What are the benefits of using the MSTEST runner?

MSTest runner is a great tool for all developers since it will boost the performance during testing all while making the testing process more straightforward by making tests a portable executable.

It can work great alongside theWindows Software Development Kit, so don’t hesitate to give it a try.

What are your thoughts, have you tried this tool already? Let us know in the comments!

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