Do we have to use fixtures in xUnit for the bUnit instance?

[hankrum]

Do we have to use fixtures in xUnit for the bUnit context instance? I mean is it ok to be instantiated for every test or the workload is big?

[linkdotnet]

I guess you mean:

public class MyTest: TestContext

VS:

public class MyTest
{
  public void Test001()
  {
    using var ctx = new TestContext();

?

In the context of xUnit that almost doesn't matter, because each test is, normally, a new instance anyway. So the workload is almost identical here. We recommend the first approach, but that is not always feasible or desired. And that is fine - therefore: Stick what you prefer.

[hankrum]

xUnit offers a way to share test context using Class Fixtures: https://xunit.net/docs/shared-context#:~:text=You%20can%20use%20the%20collection%20fixture%20feature
But do we need it for bUnit? How 'heavy' is the bUnit TestContext? @linkdotnet

[linkdotnet]

"Heavy" is relative. It has a few handles to your components (ids) (like what was rendered and stuff). So the state is somewhat lightweight in comparison. If you wanna reduce some time - this is probably not the low hanging fruit you are looking for.

[hankrum]

Thanks!