oxidecomputer / oxidecomputer/crucible

should_panic tests in upstairs/src/test.rs need work

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Description

Make sure that #[should_panic] tests are panic'ing in the place we expect it to, instead of in some earlier setup.

Originally posted by @leftwo in https://github.com/oxidecomputer/crucible/pull/449#discussion_r977058830

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Research direction

Read upstairs/src/test.rs and inspect each #[should_panic] test, focusing on whether setup can panic before the intended operation. Run the relevant tests and confirm each test fails for the expected panic location rather than an earlier setup failure.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
testing
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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