library(lazytest)
The goal of lazytest is to save development time by helping you rerun only the tests that have failed during the last run. It integrates tightly with the testthat package and provides the lazytest_local() function, a drop-in replacement for testthat::test_local(), that memoizes the tests that have failed and runs only those tests in subsequent runs. If all active tests have succeeded, the entire test suite is run in a second pass.
Usage
Call lazytest_local() in lieu of testthat::test_local() or devtools::test():
lazytest::lazytest_local()
The package also provides RStudio add-ins that run the tests in a new terminal. Unfortunately, the “Test package” command is hard-wired to devtools::test(), and there seems to be no way to customize it or hook into it.
How does it work?
testthat::test_local() returns an object from which the tests that have failed can be retrieved. lazytest_local() wraps this function. If tests have failed, a file named .lazytest is written in the package directory. In the next call, if .lazytest exists, it is consulted, and a suitable filter argument is constructed and passed to testthat::test_local().
When all tests have passed and not all tests were run, a second call to testthat::test_local() is initiated, to make sure that no failures have been introduced in the meantime.
Installation
You can install the development version of lazytest like so:
pak::pak("krlmlr/lazytest")
If you’re using RStudio, it is a good idea to remap the shortcut for running tests (default: Ctrl + Shift + T / Cmd + Shift + T). The add-in provides two commands:
Run Lazy Tests in New Terminal (recommended mapping: Ctrl + Shift + T / Cmd + Shift + T)
Reset And Run Lazy Tests in New Terminal (recommended mapping: Ctrl + T / Cmd + T)
This allows you to keep the workflows you’re accustomed to and to benefit immediately.
RStudio shortcut configuration
Code of Conduct
Please note that the lazytest project is released with a Contributor Code of Conduct. By contributing to this project, you agree to abide by its terms.
