Chutzpah can’t find Typescript Jasmine tests in VS 2022 Test Explorer

Chutzpah can’t find Typescript Jasmine tests in VS 2022 Test Explorer

If you are using TypeScript with Jasmine for your unit tests in Visual Studio 2022, you may encounter an issue where Chutzpah, the test runner, is unable to find your TypeScript Jasmine tests in the Test Explorer. This can be frustrating, but fortunately, there are a few solutions you can try to resolve this problem.

Solution 1: Check Chutzpah configuration

The first thing you should do is to verify your Chutzpah configuration. Chutzpah relies on a configuration file named “chutzpah.json” to determine which files to include in the test execution. Make sure that this file is present in your project’s root directory and that it includes the correct file patterns for your TypeScript Jasmine tests.

Here’s an example of a basic “chutzpah.json” configuration file:

{
  "Framework": "jasmine",
  "TestHarnessReferenceMode": "AMD",
  "TestHarnessLocationMode": "SettingsFileAdjacent",
  "TestFileTimeout": 10000,
  "References": [
    { "Path": "path/to/your/jasmine.js" },
    { "Path": "path/to/your/typescript-definitions.js" }
  ],
  "Tests": [
    { "Path": "path/to/your/test-file-1.js" },
    { "Path": "path/to/your/test-file-2.js" }
  ]
}

Make sure that the “Tests” section includes the correct paths to your TypeScript Jasmine test files. If you have multiple test files, add them to the array accordingly.

Solution 2: Check TypeScript compilation settings

If your Chutzpah configuration is correct, the next thing to check is your TypeScript compilation settings. Ensure that your TypeScript files are being compiled to JavaScript and that the output files are being generated in the correct location.

In your “tsconfig.json” file, make sure that the “outDir” property is set to the correct output directory. By default, TypeScript compiles files to the same directory as the source file, so if your tests are in a different directory, you may need to specify the output directory explicitly.

Here’s an example of a basic “tsconfig.json” file:

{
  "compilerOptions": {
    "target": "es5",
    "module": "amd",
    "outDir": "path/to/your/output-directory"
  },
  "include": [
    "path/to/your/typescript-files-directory"
  ]
}

Ensure that the “include” property includes the correct directory where your TypeScript files are located.

Solution 3: Verify Test Explorer settings

If the above solutions didn’t resolve the issue, it’s worth checking your Test Explorer settings in Visual Studio 2022.

Go to “Test” > “Test Explorer” to open the Test Explorer window. Make sure that the filter dropdown is set to “All Tests” and that the search box is empty. This ensures that all tests, including your TypeScript Jasmine tests, are visible in the Test Explorer.

If you still can’t find your TypeScript Jasmine tests, try rebuilding your solution and restarting Visual Studio 2022. Sometimes, the Test Explorer may not update properly, and a rebuild and restart can help refresh the test list.

By following these solutions, you should be able to resolve the issue of Chutzpah not finding your TypeScript Jasmine tests in the VS 2022 Test Explorer. Remember to double-check your configuration files and ensure that your TypeScript files are being compiled correctly. Happy testing!