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How do you run a test locally?
Run local unit tests
- To run a single test, open the Project window, and then right-click a test and click Run .
- To test all methods in a class, right-click a class or method in the test file and click Run .
- To run all tests in a directory, right-click on the directory and select Run tests .
What are local tests?
At Sauce Labs, we define local testing as any test that is done on a developer’s/tester’s own machine. Similar to local development, you execute your tests, whether they are automated or manual, locally as opposed to externally (i.e. on any hosted server or testing grid).
Why do you need to run tests in a deployment?
Running tests in your development environment reduces the number of tests needed to run in a production deployment. For deployment to a production organization, all local tests in your organization are run by default.
Where do you run tests before deploying to production?
Test levels are enforced regardless of the types of components present in your deployment package. We recommend that you run all local tests in your development environment, such as sandbox, before deploying to production. Running tests in your development environment reduces the number of tests needed to run in a production deployment.
Do you have to run apex tests while deploying?
No Test Run (no Apex tests are run unless it is a production deployment). Run Specified Tests: Only included Apex test classes are run (aka fast deploy ). These test classes are: Classes that were committed in user stories that are part of the deployment.
Can a test run while deploying in Salesforce?
When deploying to production, Salesforce does not allow No Test Run, and it will force a Run Local Tests. Also when deploying to production, it is possible to use the option Run Specified Tests.