From a9537d238e8c2fe9afb9bbf4e137734372b7d9ba Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bram Moolenaar Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 10:04:47 +0200 Subject: updated for version 7.4.420 Problem: It's not obvious how to add a new test. Solution: Add a README file. (Christian Brabandt) --- src/testdir/README.txt | 18 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+) create mode 100644 src/testdir/README.txt (limited to 'src/testdir/README.txt') diff --git a/src/testdir/README.txt b/src/testdir/README.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..d42c7c9bc7 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/testdir/README.txt @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +This directory contains tests for various Vim features. + +If it makes sense, try to add a new test to an already existing file. You may +want to separate it from other tests in that file using :" (that's an Ex +command comment). + +The numbered tests are older, we have switched to named tests. + +To add a new test: +1) Create test_.in and test_.ok files. +2) Add them to all Makefiles (Make*) in alphabetical order (search for an + existing test_file.out to see where to add the new one). +3) Use make test_.out to run a single test file in src/testdir/. +4) Also add an entry in src/Makefile. + +Keep in mind that the files are used as if everything was typed. +A line break is like pressing Enter. If that happens on the last line you'll +hear a beep. -- cgit v1.2.3