how can i move to swift test?

Generated on 8/2/2024

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To move to Swift Testing from XCTest, you can follow these steps:

  1. Understand the Differences: Swift Testing has some similarities to XCTest but also important differences. For example, Swift Testing uses the @test attribute to denote test functions explicitly, whereas XCTest uses methods whose names begin with test. Swift Testing also supports traits for specifying information per test or suite and runs tests in parallel using Swift concurrency.

  2. Migrate Test Functions: Convert your XCTest methods to Swift Testing functions by adding the @test attribute. You can use instance methods, static methods, or global functions in Swift Testing.

  3. Handle Assertions and Asynchronous Conditions: Translate assertions and handle asynchronous waiting conditions using the new Swift Testing APIs. Avoid calling XCTest assertion functions from Swift Testing tests or vice versa. Refer to the documentation on migrating tests from XCTest for detailed guidance.

  4. Use Parameterized Tests: Consolidate multiple XCTest methods with similar structures into one parameterized test in Swift Testing. This helps reduce redundancy and makes your tests more maintainable.

  5. Organize Tests with Tags and Suites: Use tags to organize and filter your tests. Swift Testing allows you to selectively run tests across your test suite based on tags or other criteria.

  6. Run Tests in Parallel: Swift Testing runs tests in parallel by default, leveraging Swift concurrency. This can significantly reduce the time it takes to run your tests and help identify dependencies between them.

  7. Integrate with Tools and IDEs: Swift Testing is integrated into major tools and IDEs in the Swift ecosystem, including Swift Package Manager, Xcode 16, and Visual Studio Code with the Swift extension.

For a detailed walkthrough of these steps, you can refer to the session Meet Swift Testing and Go further with Swift Testing.

Relevant Sessions

  1. Meet Swift Testing
  2. Go further with Swift Testing
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