How do I write unit tests for MVC projects?
The structure of an MVC project is already testable right out of the box. Once you start Visual Studio and create your first ASP.NET MVC project, you can start writing unit tests before you write any code. Usually, you create a separate unit test project for each project. I follow the Given/When/Then method of writing unit tests where:
Why are unit tests not called unit tests?
If you are making database calls in your unit tests, then they aren't called unit tests...they are integration tests . Over time, as your system grows, you accumulate more and more unit tests. Those old unit tests need to run just like the new ones.
Can a behavior be tested using a unit test or integration test?
If a behavior can be tested using either a unit test or an integration test, choose the unit test. In discussions of integration tests, the tested project is frequently called the System Under Test, or " SUT " for short. "SUT" is used throughout this article to refer to the ASP.NET Core app being tested.
Does ASP NET Core support integration tests?
ASP.NET Core supports integration tests using a unit test framework with a test web host and an in-memory test server. This article assumes a basic understanding of unit tests. If unfamiliar with test concepts, see the Unit Testing in .NET Core and .NET Standard article and its linked content.