Adding Unit Tests

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For more detailed information see an_introduction_to_unit_testing.rst.

It is relatively simple to add unit tests for a plug-in in such a way that maven can run them as part of the build.

Here are the steps required in Eclipse:

• Create a new Fragment Project

  • File > New > Project... > Plug-in Development > Fragment Project
  • Set the project name to <the full name of the plug-in to test>.tests
  • Change the location to the repository rather than the workspace: xxx\ibex_gui\base\<project_name> (don't forget the project name!!)
  • Click "Next"
  • Make sure the Execution Environment points at the correct version of Java (currently JavaSE-11)
  • Click the "Browse" button next to "Plug-in ID"
  • Select the plug-in to test and click "OK"
  • Finish

• In the newly created plug-in, add a new Package with the same name as the plug-in or something equally sensible.

  • Select the plug-in
  • File > New > Package
  • Enter the name and click "Finish"

• In the new Package create a class for adding test

  • Select the Package
  • File > New > Class
  • The class name must end in Test to be picked up by the automated build

• Add tests to the class

  • Add org.junit and org.mockito (if required) to the 'Required Plug-ins', under the Dependencies tab for the manifest

• Add the test plug-in to the Maven build by following these steps

• Running the Maven build should now also run the tests