Would it be possible to add ability to execute tests in random order, instead of as they are added into suite?
Example:
test_suite* init_unit_test_suite(int argc, char * argv[]) { test_suite* tests = BOOST_TEST_SUITE("..."); tests->add(BOOST_TEST_CASE(&test1)); tests->add(BOOST_TEST_CASE(&test2)); return tests; }
Here test1() will be always executed before test2(). This behaviour may hide errors.
As a rule you shouldn't rely on order of test cases. Why not write 2 assertions that tests both orders?
It would be nice to have: - possibility to say: now execute test in random order, - if error happens framework would print out seed for random, - ability set seed manually is needed to be able to repeat problem.
I am plan in this release add an ability to run a test case by name. It may help you a bit. As for random order I will think about it, but it fills a bit incorrect (see above). Gennadiy.