Fast Test allows you to quickly run tests on your currently active file.
Features
Run a single test on the currently active file.
Reuses any existing 'Fast Test' terminals to remain performant.
Watch the currently active file for changes and rerun tests related to changed files.
Does not run Coverage since the idea is to target development speed while writing tests.
Installation
Open Extensions View (⇧⌘X on Mac, Ctrl+Shift+X on Windows/Linux).
Search bencomeau.fast-test.
Select to install extension.
Usage
While active on a test file:
Open the Command Palette (⇧⌘P on Mac, Ctrl+Shift+P on Windows/Linux).
Type Fast Test and select the desired option.
See test results in the terminal.
Requirements
node: >=5.2 (support for npx)
Extension Settings
fastTest.testRunner (default: jest)
Set the test runner used to run the tests. The default command for each runner is used (ie: npx jest filename.js).
Release Notes
1.3.0
You can now set your preferred test runner in the configuration settings. In Settings, search Fast Test then select your desired test runner from the list.
1.1.0
Minor release to improve documentation including example videos.
1.0.0
Initial release of Fast Test.
Roadmap
Extension Configuration Support
Add configuration settings to allow:
default terminal (integrated or external)
External Terminal Support
Allow the extension to execute the test commands to your preferred terminal.
