microsoft / microsoft/MSBuildSdks
[RunVSTest] Console output for failures is unhelpful
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Description
I would expect at least the failing test cases to be listed and ideally the full error messages. Instead, "RUNVSTESTTASK : error Message:" is emitted to the console, which doesn't provide any meaningful information.
@novacole
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Research direction
Start by reproducing a failing RunVSTest invocation and tracing where its console output is assembled. The issue names no files or tests, so inspect the RunVSTest task entry point and existing failure-reporting tests. Done means the console lists failing test cases and provides their full error messages instead of only "RUNVSTESTTASK : error Message:".
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- csharp
- Domain
- build-system, testing-qa
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100