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JayDP123JayDP123 

Test.Starttest() question

Hi,

 

I am just wondering if someone can explain when I am supposed to use Test.StartTest() and Test.StopTest() ? 

 

If I have a testmethod already, and the @istest notation, are the aforementioned methods necessary to perform a test? Can I run the test without them? When should I be starting-stopping? 

 

Thanks!!

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SeAlVaSeAlVa

High level, lets say that before calling startTest, you should create all the information required for your test.

 

Then you call startTest and the limits get reset (Number of queries, dmls, etc.), so you can Test if your code will be able to handle batches, for example, etc.

 

 

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SeAlVaSeAlVa

High level, lets say that before calling startTest, you should create all the information required for your test.

 

Then you call startTest and the limits get reset (Number of queries, dmls, etc.), so you can Test if your code will be able to handle batches, for example, etc.

 

 

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ShahTheTrainerShahTheTrainer

From the point of view of "Governor Limits".

 

to provide, the number of DML, SOQL are not beyond the Governor Limits.

 

Useful References : 

 

http://wiki.developerforce.com/page/An_Introduction_to_Apex_Code_Test_Methods

 

http://www.salesforce.com/us/developer/docs/apexcode/Content/apex_testing_best_practices.htm

 

http://blog.tquila.com/2011/11/17/salesforce-testing-best-practices/

 

http://salesforceworld.blogspot.in/2012/03/unit-testing-in-salesforce.html

 
JayDP123JayDP123

Aha I see. 

 

Thanks to you both!