MVC .NET How to add unit test project in for existing source code?

Question

I've already created MVC project (VS2008 .NET 3.5) at first time VS2008 ask me "Would you like to create Unit test project for this application ?" I choose No..

Now I realize that it's growing more complex and TDD (test driven development) approach would have been better.

but can't find out how to add a unit test project in my solution?

user_144424 · Answer

Maybe this will help you

How to: Create a Test Project

As described in the following procedures, you can create test projects in several ways:

Create a test project when you add a test. When you create a new test, you can create new a test project into which the test will be added, or add the test to an existing test project that is already loaded.
Create a test project when you generate a unit test. When you generate unit tests, you can create a new test project into which the tests will be added, or add them to an existing test project.
Using the Add New Project dialog box. With this method, you use a dialog box to choose the programming language of your test project.

user_20047 · Answer

Just use Add -> New Project

Either add a simple Class Library, and manually add a reference to the unit test framework of your choice, or use the "Unit test project" template that comes with visual studio (for use with MSTest)

markt_56128 · Answer

If I remember correctly, the generated unit test project has some example tests for the default project controllers, etc..

If you want to use the generated unit test project as a starting point, you could always create a new ASP.NET MVC solution, select 'Yes' this time, and then copy that into your project. You'll have to update the references to correctly point to your project of course..

MVC .NET How to add unit test project in for existing source code?

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