The document discusses automated testing for Dynamics CRM, specifically focusing on unit testing custom workflow activities using Moq and the XRM Test Framework. It covers the importance of unit tests, including their ability to validate components independently and speed up the development process without requiring deployment. Additionally, it provides guidance on when to run tests, emphasizing integration into continuous build processes.

1. Automated Testing for Dynamics CRM
Unit Testing
Custom Workflow Activities
Wael Hamze
Ramón Tébar

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Wael Hamze
▪ Solution Architect
▪ @WaelHamze
▪ http://www.linkedin.com/in/waelhamze

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Ramon Tebar
▪ Solution Architect
▪ Microsoft CRM MVP
▪ http://www.ramontebar.com

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Automated Testing Series
1. Unit Testing Plug-ins in Dynamics CRM 2013
2. Unit Testing Custom Workflow Activities in
Dynamics CRM 2013 [Tuesday, July 8]
3. Integration Testing Plug-Ins in Dynamics CRM
2013 [Tuesday, July 29]
4. Integration Testing Custom Workflow
Activities in Dynamics CRM 2013 [Wednesday,
August 27]

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Automated Testing Series
2. Unit Testing Custom Workflow Activities in
Dynamics CRM 2013
▪ This session will focus on using the Unit Testing concepts from the
previous session and show you how you can apply that to test
custom workflow activities using Moq.
▪ Breaking limitations: Shims
▪ This session will also introduce you to the xRM Test Framework
and show you how you can speed up the creation of your tests.
▪ Finally you will see how you can execute these unit tests as part
of your builds.

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CRM Workflow Runtime
CRM Workflow Runtime
Worflow
Worflow
Process
Custom
Workflow
Activity
• Sync. Worflows
• Async. Workflows
• Dialogs
• Actions

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Unit Test Mock<Extensions> Workflow Runtime
Create
Setup Mocks
Create + Inputs
Create + Inject Activity + Extensions
Execute
Workflow Activity
Invoke
Call
Verify
Outputs

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Demo
Our first test

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▪ It is definitely Possible
▪ It is definitely Helpful
▪ Too much effort using standard approach
Unit Testing Comments

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xRM Test Framework

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Demo
Now using
Xrm Test Framework
https://xrmtestframework.codeplex.com

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Demo
Data Driven Test
with an
External Service
Dependency

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Why Write Unit Tests?
▪ Validate all components work on their own
▪ Ability to Test Plug-ins & Custom Workflow
Activities without CRM Environment
▪ Ability to Test without Deployment
▪ Tests run much quicker
▪ Detect bugs very early and fix quickly
▪ Debug locally with Visual Studio

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When to Run your Tests?
▪ Run your Tests locally before you Check-In
▪ Run your Tests as part of your Build
▪ Consider using Gated Check-In Builds

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Demo
Using your tests:
Continuous
Integration