Unit Test Coding Standards

The code for unit test classes should follow the standards as set out in C++ Coding Standards with the following differences.

• The file and class name should be of the form ClassNameTest, for example WorkspaceTest, LoggerTest

• Test classes do not need to be included in a namespace.

• Test methods within the test classes must start with the word ‘test’ and then describe the test. For example test_readXValues, test_invalidLogString

• Other utility methods may be used in test classes but must not start with the word test

• During debugging Test methods may be disabled by prefixing the method name with ‘x’. However if any disabled tests are to be checked in this must be accompanied with comments explaining why the test is disabled and when it may be enabled again.

• Code headers are not required if the above standards are met as the use of the class will be obvious from the class name and method names.