MSTest.TestFramework
v4.0.0-preview.25452.10Pre-release
.NETStandard2.0.NETFramework4.6.2UAP10.0net8.0net9.0
MSTest is Microsoft supported Test Framework. This package includes the libraries for writing tests with MSTest. To ensure discovery and execution of your tests, install the MSTest.TestAdapter package. Supported platforms: - .NET 4.6.2+ - .NET 8.0+ - .NET 8.0 Windows.18362+ (WinUI) - UWP 10.0.16299 - UWP 10.0.17763 with .NET 9+
Published
Sep 2, 2025
1y ago
Total Downloads
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Deprecated Package Version
Reason: Legacy
Install
dotnet add package MSTest.TestFramework --version 4.0.0-preview.25452.10
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README
Changes from Previous Version
No structural changes between v4.0.0-preview.25415.9 and v4.0.0-preview.25452.10.
Adoption Assessment
Repositories that prefer first-party tooling and existing MSTest conventions.
This version is marked prerelease. Validate its API and upgrade path before production use.NuGet marks this package as deprecated. Review the publisher's migration guidance before adopting it.Compatibility metadata lists 5 target frameworks; confirm the exact target used by your application.
Editorial Note: Microsoft's test framework, especially practical in Visual Studio-centred solutions. Trade-off: Compare its current data-driven and extensibility needs against the alternatives before a large migration.
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