Initializes a test prior to the execution of its instances.

Namespace:  Gallio.Framework.Pattern
Assembly:  Gallio (in Gallio.dll) Version: 3.3.0.0 (3.3.610.0)

Syntax

C#
public ActionChain<PatternTestState> InitializeTestChain { get; }
Visual Basic (Declaration)
Public ReadOnly Property InitializeTestChain As ActionChain(Of PatternTestState)

Remarks

This method runs in the TestContext of the PrimaryTestStep.

The following actions are typically performed during this phase:

  • Aborting the test run if any preconditions have not been satisfied or if the test is to be skipped.
  • Configuring the test environment in advance of the enumeration and execution of all test instances.
  • Accessing user data via Data.

The following actions are forbidden during this phase because they would either go unnoticed or have undesirable side-effects upon test execution:

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