Problem tests
In the context of software testing, “test smells” refer to indicators that a test may have issues or could be improved. These issues can affect the reliability and maintainability of the test suite. Here are some common test smells and related concepts in the context of C#:
- Fragility:
- Description: Fragile tests are prone to break when the application undergoes changes, even if the changes are unrelated to the functionality being tested.
- Example: A test that breaks when non-essential UI changes are made.
- Flakiness:
- Description: Flaky tests produce different results under the same conditions. They may pass or fail inconsistently, making it difficult to rely on their results.
- Example: A test that passes sometimes and fails other times without any code changes.
- Erratic tests:
- Description: Erratic tests exhibit unpredictable behavior. They might produce different results on different test runs or environments.
- Example: A test that fails on a developer...
