Usage of testfixture in unit test

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Hi All,
Is it optional to include [TestFixture] attribute to unit test class in C#. I can see that with or without it the unit tests are running fine. Will it make differnce if it is excluded?

Please clarify

What I have tried:

Tried running the unit tests with and wiht out the attribute, unable to find any difference

Posted 24-Jul-16 23:40pm

Divya RS

Updated 25-Jul-16 1:13am

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Richard Deeming · Accepted Answer · 2016-07-25T01:13:00

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Assuming you're using NUnit 2.5 or higher:

NUnit - TestFixture[^]:

Beginning with NUnit 2.5, the TestFixture attribute is optional for non-parameterized, non-generic fixtures, so long as the class contains at least one method marked with the Test, TestCase or TestCaseSource attribute.

Posted 25-Jul-16 1:13am

Richard Deeming