dynamo-unit-testing

Testing & Quality

Write comprehensive NUnit tests for the Dynamo codebase following Dynamo testing patterns, conventions, and architectural constraints. Use this skill when writing test methods, test classes, setting up test infrastructure, mocking dependencies, testing with .dyn files, or reviewing test code in Dynamo.

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Dynamo Unit Testing

When to use

Writing new test methods or test classes for Dynamo components
Setting up test infrastructure (base classes, setup/teardown)
Testing nodes, workspaces, or UI components
Working with .dyn test files or sample graphs
Reviewing existing tests for quality and patterns
Debugging test failures or flaky tests

When not to use

General coding questions -- use dynamo-dotnet-expert instead
Architecture questions -- use dynamo-onboarding instead
PR descriptions -- use dynamo-pr-description instead

Inputs expected

Test requirements, failing functionality to test, existing code to cover, or test code to review.

Output format

Complete test classes with proper setup, test methods using Dynamo patterns, and explanations of testing approach.

Workflow

🚀 Quick Start: test-patterns.md has ready-to-use templates

1. Choose Your Base Class

Select the appropriate test base class based on what you're testing:

UnitTestBase - Utilities, algorithms, no Dynamo model needed
DynamoModelTestBase - Nodes, workspaces, commands (most common)
DSEvaluationUnitTestBase - DesignScript expression evaluation

2. Apply Testing Standards

3. Write Focused Tests

One behavior per test, descriptive names, Arrange-Act-Assert structure.

Testing Principles

NUnit only - Use NUnit framework exclusively (never xUnit/MSTest)
One behavior per test - Each test validates exactly one scenario
Pragmatic .dyn testing - .dyn file tests allowed in unit categories for focused functionality

Documentation

Assets & References:

test-patterns.md - Base classes, code templates, common scenarios, complete examples
quality-checklist.md - Quality guidelines, anti-patterns, best practices

Related Skills:

dynamo-dotnet-expert
dynamo-onboarding