TestThreads¶
The <TestThreads> element is a container for <TestThread> elements. The following attributes are available for <TestThread> elements:
| Element/Attribute | Required/Optional | Description |
|---|---|---|
| id | Integer ID of the test thread (zero-indexed). This value can be accessed using the {TestThreadId} placeholder. |
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| TestAffinity | Optional | Defines a filter applied to tests run in this thread. Only tests with the specified tag are executed in the thread. Example: <TestAffinity>testpath:Target:FireFox</TestAffinity> only executes tests with the FireFox tag in the thread. |
You can use the {TestThreadId} as a placeholder to reference the thread ID, e.g. to transform the name of the database instance you are accessing based on the thread ID, ensuring that each thread accesses a separate instance of the database. This prevents the threads from conflicting with one another when accessing the database, as thread 0 may manipulate data that is required by thread 1 otherwise.
Example¶
<TestThreads>
<TestThread id="0">
<TestAffinity>testpath:Target:FireFox</TestAffinity>
</TestThread>
</TestThreads>