TFS & Visual Studio ALM – by Neno Loje

(formerly Team System, VSTS)

Entries Tagged as 'Automated Tests'

Q: What are the possible expressions for the “Test Filter criteria” parameter?

February 22nd, 2016 · No Comments · Automated Tests, Team Foundation Build (TF Build), TFS Lab Management

Answer: You can find a good description of the various expressions that you can use for the “Test Filter criteria” parameter at: http://i1.blogs.msdn.com/b/visualstudioalm/archive/2012/09/26/running-selective-unit-tests-in-vs-2012-using-testcasefilter.aspx –Neno

[Read more →]

Tags:

Q: How to enable screen video recording when running functional tests on a Test Agent?

February 22nd, 2016 · No Comments · Automated Tests, TFS Lab Management

Answer: On the “Run Functional Tests” task, you can specify a .testsettings file in the “Run Settings File” parameter. You can create .testsettings files in Visual Studio, which pops up a wizard to guide you through the settings, or you can read more about .testsettings files at: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee256991.aspx –Neno

[Read more →]

Tags:

Q: Where do I find the Test Controller / Agents versions for Visual Studio 2015?

February 17th, 2016 · No Comments · Automated Tests, FAQ, TFS 2015, TFS Installation and Configuration, TFS Lab Management

Answer: There are no new version of the TFS 2013 Test Controller and Test Agents available. TFS 2015 still works with the TFS 2013 versions. Please use them. If you are using the new build definitions, you can use the Deploy Test Agent task and Run Functional Test task to run automated tests using a […]

[Read more →]

Tags:

Q: What frameworks & platforms are supported by Coded UI tests in Visual Studio 2015?

February 17th, 2016 · No Comments · Automated Tests, Coded UI Tests, Visual Studio 2015

Answer: You can find the detailed list at: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd380742.aspx –Neno

[Read more →]

Tags:

Q: How do I run Coded UI tests for Silverlight 5 with Visual Studio 2015?

February 17th, 2016 · No Comments · Automated Tests, Coded UI Tests, FAQ, TFS 2015, Visual Studio 2015

Answer: Yes, what you need is the following VS extension: Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Coded UI Test Plugin for Silverlight Using the Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Coded UI Test plugin for Silverlight, you can create Coded UI Tests or action recordings for Silverlight 5.0 applications https://visualstudiogallery.msdn.microsoft.com/bf0caedc-90eb-46af-9c1a-8e68d013bb99 –Neno

[Read more →]

Tags: