dd-sdk-ios:running-tests

Testing & Quality

Use when asked to run tests in the dd-sdk-ios project — whether a full module suite, a specific test class, or a single test method. Use when choosing between make, xcodebuild, or Xcode MCP for running iOS/tvOS/visionOS tests.

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Running Tests in dd-sdk-ios

Two Approaches

1. Makefile — CI workflows, full module suites

Use make to replicate CI exactly. Always prefer this for running a full module or all modules.

Before running: verify available simulators and pick an appropriate device name:

xcrun simctl list devices available | grep -E "iPhone|Apple TV"

Goal	Command
All iOS unit tests	`make test-ios-all`
One module	`make test-ios SCHEME="<Scheme>"`
One module with specific device	`make test-ios SCHEME="<Scheme>" DEVICE="<Device>"`
All tvOS unit tests	`make test-tvos-all`
UI / integration tests	`make ui-test TEST_PLAN="<Plan>"`
Session Replay snapshots	`make sr-snapshot-test`

Default devices (authoritative values from Makefile):

grep "DEFAULT_" Makefile

Always pass DEVICE= explicitly if the default simulator is not installed locally. Check xcrun simctl list devices available first.

Module scheme names: Always read the Makefile to get the authoritative list — it changes as modules are added or renamed:

grep "test-ios-all" Makefile -A 20  # shows all iOS schemes used in CI

2. Xcode MCP — selective, fast, single test or class

Requires Xcode 26.3+ with the Xcode MCP server enabled in Claude Code settings.

Before using Xcode MCP, verify the setup:

Check Xcode version: xcodebuild -version
- If Xcode < 26.3 → ask the user to upgrade Xcode
- If Xcode ≥ 26.3 → check that XcodeListWindows is available
If XcodeListWindows is unavailable → ask the user to enable the Xcode MCP server in Xcode settings

RunSomeTests is limited to targets in the currently active Xcode scheme. The MCP has no tool to switch schemes — that must be done manually in Xcode.

Get the tabIdentifier (identifies the open Xcode workspace window):

XcodeListWindows()  # → tabIdentifier e.g. "windowtab1"

Check available targets first:

GetTestList(tabIdentifier: <tabIdentifier>)
# → lists targets in the active scheme only

If the test is in the active scheme, run it directly:

RunSomeTests(
  tabIdentifier: <tabIdentifier>,
  tests: [{
    targetName: "<targetName from GetTestList>",
    testIdentifier: "<TestClass>/<testMethod>()"
  }]
)

If the test is NOT in the active scheme, use xcodebuild -only-testing:

xcodebuild test \
  -workspace Datadog.xcworkspace \
  -scheme "<Module> <Platform>" \
  -destination 'platform=<Platform> Simulator,name=<Device>' \
  -only-testing:<TargetName>/<TestClass>/<testMethod>

To find which module owns a test:

XcodeGrep(tabIdentifier: <tabIdentifier>, pattern: "func <testName>", outputMode: "filesWithMatches")
# path reveals the module: DatadogInternal/Tests/... → scheme "DatadogInternal iOS"

Decision Guide

Need to run tests?
├── Full module or CI replication?
│   └── make test-ios SCHEME="<Module> iOS" DEVICE="<Device>"
└── Specific class or method?
    ├── Test is in the active Xcode scheme? (check GetTestList)
    │   └── RunSomeTests
    └── Test is in a different scheme?
        └── xcodebuild -only-testing (or ask user to switch scheme in Xcode)

Common Mistakes

Mistake	Fix
Assuming `RunSomeTests` works for any module	It only sees targets in the active Xcode scheme — MCP cannot switch schemes
Not knowing which scheme owns the test	Grep for the function — file path reveals the module
Running full module when only one test needed	Use `RunSomeTests` or `xcodebuild -only-testing`
Running integration tests under feature module scheme	Integration tests use target `DatadogIntegrationTests iOS/tvOS`