Re: [O] Re: Test framework needed

[Rainer M Krug]

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On 30/03/11 15:46, Eric Abrahamsen wrote:
> On Wed, Mar 30 2011, Rainer M Krug wrote:
> 
>> Hi
>>
>> I was bitten again from an unintended regression in org-mode, and that
>> the second time in two weeks.
>>
>> I am probably not the right person to suggest this, but I think it is
>> time to introduce a test framework for org-mode, to ensure that the
>> (without doubt useful) approach to develop org-mode does not lead to
>> regressions.
> 
> This would be the page to start with, though the most likely candidate
> (Elisp Regression Testing) is only available in Emacs trunk at the
> moment…
> 
> http://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/UnitTesting

Am I right in assuming, that all of the possible test frameworks would
require org files and the expected output (tengle, export to ...,
agenda, ...)? In this case, would it make sense to start collecting
those, as they can easily be user contributed, consequently representing
a cross section of the use cases (even not intended use cases)?

Rainer


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