To run the tests for the project, follow these steps:

Step 1: Install .NET SDK

Ensure that you have the .NET SDK installed on your system. You can download the latest version from the official Microsoft website. The project targets the following frameworks: net461, netcoreapp2.1, netcoreapp3.1, and net5.0. Make sure your SDK version supports these targets.

Step 2: Navigate to the Test Project

Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory of the test project. The test files can be found in the tests/StringlyTyped.SmallTests directory.

cd path/to/your/project/tests/StringlyTyped.SmallTests

Step 3: Restore Dependencies

Before running the tests, restore the project dependencies. Execute the following command:

dotnet restore

This command will download and install any necessary dependencies defined in the StringlyTyped.SmallTests.csproj file.

Step 4: Build the Project

Once the dependencies are restored, build the project to ensure everything is set up correctly:

dotnet build

This will compile the project and report any issues.

Step 5: Run the Tests

With the project built, you can run the tests using the following command:

dotnet test

This command will automatically find and execute all tests within the project. It will output the results directly to your terminal.

Step 6: View the Results

After running the tests, the output will include information on the number of tests run, passed, failed, and skipped, along with additional details for any failed tests.

Example of a Test Class

For reference, the test classes should be structured similarly to this example:

using Xunit;

namespace StringlyTyped.SmallTests
{
    public class ExampleTests
    {
        [Fact]
        public void TestExampleFunction()
        {
            // Arrange
            var input = "test input";
            var expected = "expected output";

            // Act
            var result = ExampleFunction(input);

            // Assert
            Assert.Equal(expected, result);
        }

        private string ExampleFunction(string input)
        {
            // Implement function logic here
            return "expected output"; // Example return
        }
    }
}

In this example, Xunit is utilized as the testing framework. Ensure your test methods are correctly annotated and include necessary assertions.

Conclusion

Following these steps will enable you to successfully run the tests for the stevedunn/stringlytyped project. Ensure all dependencies are resolved and all necessary frameworks are installed before executing the test commands.

Source: tests/StringlyTyped.SmallTests/StringlyTyped.SmallTests.csproj