A specialized framework for setting up and executing automated tests for vvvv gamma packages and C# nodes.
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What is vvvv-testing?
The vvvv-testing skill provides a comprehensive environment for validating vvvv gamma projects, offering two primary methodologies: the VL.TestFramework for library authors and lightweight agent-driven workflows for quick verification. By utilizing Openclaw Skills, developers can implement NUnit-based test projects that ensure package stability through automated compilation checks and runtime assertions.
This skill is essential for maintaining high-quality codebases in the vvvv ecosystem, allowing for seamless integration of visual programming logic with professional software testing standards. It bridges the gap between creative patching and robust engineering by providing tools for both manual and automated verification of .vl patches and C# nodes.
vvvv-testing Use Cases
- Validating library and package functionality for vvvv gamma authors.
- Automating compilation and runtime checks in CI/CD pipelines.
- Debugging complex node behaviors using ad-hoc agent test workflows.
- Ensuring help patches remain functional through version updates.
- Implementing assertion-based unit tests directly within .vl patches.
How vvvv-testing Works
- Define a test environment by creating a .csproj file that references the VL.TestFramework and NUnit.
- Organize test assets within specific directories like tests/ and help/ for automatic discovery.
- Write test fixtures in C# to load .vl documents and trigger execution of entry points.
- Utilize specialized TestNodes within VL patches to assert data values and execution states.
- Execute the test suite using standard dotnet CLI commands or specialized build systems like Nuke.
vvvv-testing Setup
To get started with this skill, configure your test project by creating a .csproj file with the following dependencies:
<ItemGroup>
<PackageReference Include="NUnit" Version="4.*" />
<PackageReference Include="NUnit3TestAdapter" Version="4.*" />
<PackageReference Include="Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk" Version="17.*" />
</ItemGroup>
Run your tests from the command line using the dotnet CLI:
# Execute all tests in the solution
dotnet test
# Run a specific test case
dotnet test --filter "NameOfYourTest"
vvvv-testing Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill follows specific discovery conventions to organize and identify testable assets:
| Location | File Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
tests/ |
.vl |
Auto-discovered test documents and individual test nodes. |
help/ |
.vl |
Validated for compilation errors to ensure help patches work. |
root/ |
.csproj |
The C# project defining the NUnit environment. |
Test results are typically output to the console or saved as .trx files for CI/CD reporting.
vvvv-testing Advanced Features
- Support for custom C# assertions via the
TestNodeslibrary inside VL patches. - Integration with the Nuke build system for complex multi-stage deployment pipelines.
- Headless execution mode for running tests in GitHub Actions and other remote runners.
- Performance optimization through
TestEnvironmentreuse across multiple test cases. - Integration with Openclaw Skills for AI-driven log analysis and error detection after test execution.
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