rust-unit-tests

Automate writing and running unit tests for Warp Rust crates.

Updated Apr 28, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/89jobrien/warpx --skill rust-unit-tests
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Skill: rust-unit-tests
Source: https://github.com/89jobrien/warpx/tree/main/.agents/skills/rust-unit-tests
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/89jobrien/warpx --skill rust-unit-tests

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps Rust developers add, refine, and execute unit tests within Warp crates, ensuring code quality and maintainability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Focused, crate-level tests that validate individual functions or behaviors.
  • Guidance on where to place tests, how to name test modules, and how to run tests with cargo.
  • Real-world example: adding a test for a utility function to prevent regression.

Quick Start

Create a focused unit test for a single function and run cargo test to confirm it passes.

Frequently Asked Questions about rust-unit-tests

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I write and run Rust unit tests for Warp crates?▼

To run Rust unit tests for Warp crates, you create test files named ${filename}_tests.rs or mod_tests.rs containing a trailing tests module, then execute them using the standard cargo test command.

Where should I place Rust unit tests in my Warp crate modules?▼

Rust unit tests in Warp crates should live in dedicated files named ${filename}_tests.rs or mod_tests.rs, structured within a trailing tests module to keep test logic isolated from production code.

Can I use #[should_panic] and #[test] attributes when adding unit tests to Warp crates?▼

Yes, writing Rust unit tests for Warp crates fully supports conventional testing patterns, allowing you to use both standard #[test] and #[should_panic] attributes to validate function behaviors and expected failures.

What is the best way to automate adding focused unit tests to individual Rust functions?▼

Automating focused Rust unit tests involves generating crate-level tests in designated _tests.rs files that exercise individual functions or modules, preventing code regression and ensuring maintainability.

Does this approach to Rust unit testing require any external testing dependencies or crates?▼

No external testing dependencies are required to write and run these Rust unit tests, as the process enforces conventional Rust testing patterns and relies entirely on the built-in cargo test runner.

Why are my Rust unit tests not being discovered when running cargo test in my Warp crate?▼

Rust unit tests may not be discovered if they are not placed in the expected ${filename}_tests.rs or mod_tests.rs files, or if they lack the required trailing tests module structure.