Generate test cases instantly from your code with a simple right-click.
Test Case Generator is a VS Code extension that helps developers quickly create test cases for selected code. Just highlight your code, right-click, and generate structured test cases in a side panel — no context switching, no manual effort.
🚀 Features
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✅ Right-click test case generation
- Select any code snippet
- Right-click →
Generate Test Cases
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📊 Side Panel Output
- Test cases are displayed in a dedicated side view panel
- Clean, structured, and easy to read
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⚡ Fast & Developer-Friendly
- Works directly inside VS Code
- No need to switch tools or write test cases manually
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🧠 Smart Generation
- Understands code logic and generates meaningful test scenarios
🛠️ How It Works
- Select a block of code in your editor
- Right-click on the selection
- Click "Generate Test Cases"
- View the generated test cases in the side panel
📦 Requirements
- Visual Studio Code version 1.80.0 or higher
- No additional setup required
⚙️ Extension Settings
This extension currently works out-of-the-box with minimal configuration.
(Optional future settings example)
testCaseGenerator.enable: Enable/disable this extensiontestCaseGenerator.language: Specify preferred test case format
⚠️ Known Issues
- Large code blocks may take slightly longer to process
- Accuracy depends on code clarity and structure
- Limited support for highly dynamic or ambiguous code
📝 Release Notes
1.0.0
- 🎉 Initial release
- Right-click test case generation
- Side panel display for results
1.1.0 (Planned)
- Improved test case accuracy
- Support for multiple programming languages
- Export test cases as files
📚 Following Extension Guidelines
This extension follows best practices recommended by VS Code.
🧑💻 Working with Markdown
You can edit this README easily in VS Code:
- Split editor:
Ctrl + \ - Toggle preview:
Ctrl + Shift + V - Markdown suggestions:
Ctrl + Space
🔗 Additional Resources
- VS Code Markdown Support: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/languages/markdown
- Markdown Guide: https://www.markdownguide.org
💡 Future Improvements
- AI-powered edge case detection
- Integration with testing frameworks (Jest, PyTest, etc.)
- Custom test templates
Enjoy faster testing and smarter development! 🚀