TestConnection doesn't graphically display its result

[bgribaudo]

Not sure if this a feature request, bug or something that is as intended. :-)

Most commands in the "Power Query SDK" sidebar display some kind of graphical output when run. For example, evaluating a file outputs various tabs to "PQTest result" while setting credentials displays a little "(i)" toast notification about credentials being set successfully.

However, "Run TestConnector function" is an exception to the above. Its output only shows up in the Output pane in raw, command-line style. Should it output its results graphically in a new pane, similar to "PQTest reuslt, or display a toast notification?

[ptyx507x]

hey! this is currently by-design, but I'm sending this to the discussions section so we can consider it an idea / feature request.

What type of notification or visual would you have in mind?

[bgribaudo]

Maybe it's as simple as a blue (i) toast notification saying "TestConnector test result: Success" (or "Failed").

Or it could result in opening a new "TestConnector result" tab that shows the request start and end time and something like "Result: Passed".

[mattmasson]

I like the idea of displaying a toast notification showing pass or fail. I believe we do something similar when setting credentials.

/cc @albertli-msft