mtp-hot-reload

To enable hot reload for .NET tests, install the Microsoft.Testing.Extensions.HotReload package and set the TESTINGPLATFORM_HOTRELOAD_ENABLED environment variable. This allows the test host to automatically reload and re-run edited test code without a full rebuild.

Yes, Microsoft Testing Platform hot reload works with MSTest, NUnit, and xUnit projects. It is applicable to any .NET project using MTP, allowing you to minimize rebuild overhead and rapidly iterate on test fixes across these frameworks.

Configuring hot reload via launchSettings.json involves adding the Microsoft.Testing.Extensions.HotReload package and setting the TESTINGPLATFORM_HOTRELOAD_ENABLED variable in your launch profile. Run tests in console or host mode so the test host stays active and applies code changes instantly.

Hot reload requires running tests in console or host mode so the test process stays active for changes. Ensure the Microsoft.Testing.Extensions.HotReload package is installed and the TESTINGPLATFORM_HOTRELOAD_ENABLED environment variable is set to allow the test host to automatically reload.

Yes, Microsoft Testing Platform hot reload minimizes rebuild overhead by keeping the test host active and automatically reloading edited code. This speeds up the cycle of editing test code and re-running tests, which is ideal for iterating on failing tests during development.