dotnet-test

name	dotnet-test
description	This skill should be used when running .NET tests selectively with a build-first, test-targeted workflow. Use it for running tests with xUnit focus.
allowed-tools	Bash(dotnet build:*), Bash(dotnet test:*), Read, Grep, Glob

.NET Test Runner

Run .NET tests selectively using a build-first, test-targeted workflow optimized for development speed.

Core Workflow

Follow this workflow to run tests efficiently:

Step 1: Build Solution First

Build the entire solution with minimal output to catch compile errors early:

dotnet build -p:WarningLevel=0 /clp:ErrorsOnly --verbosity minimal

Step 2: Run Specific Project Tests

Run tests for the specific test project with --no-build to skip redundant compilation:

dotnet test path/to/project --no-build --verbosity minimal

Step 3: Filter When Targeting Specific Tests

Narrow down to specific tests using filter expressions:

# By method name using FullyQualifiedName (recommended)
dotnet test --no-build --filter "FullyQualifiedName~MyTestMethod"

# By class name using FullyQualifiedName (recommended)
dotnet test --no-build --filter "FullyQualifiedName~MyTestClass"

# By parameter values in Theory tests (xUnit)
dotnet test --no-build --filter 


dotnet  --no-build --filter