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This PR implements the analyzer/codefix approach for obsoleting [DataTestMethod] in favor of [TestMethod] as discussed in issue #4166.

Changes Made

1. Mark DataTestMethodAttribute as Obsolete

  • Added [Obsolete] attribute to DataTestMethodAttribute with diagnostic ID MSTEST0044
  • Provides clear migration message directing users to use [TestMethod] instead

2. New Analyzer: PreferTestMethodOverDataTestMethodAnalyzer

  • Detects all usages of [DataTestMethod] attribute
  • Reports warnings with diagnostic ID MSTEST0044
  • Works for both C# and Visual Basic

3. New Code Fix Provider: PreferTestMethodOverDataTestMethodFixer

  • Scenario 1: When only [DataTestMethod] exists → Replace with [TestMethod]
  • Scenario 2: When both [TestMethod] and [DataTestMethod] exist → Remove [DataTestMethod]
  • Handles edge cases like multiple attributes in the same attribute list

4. Comprehensive Test Coverage

  • 8 test methods covering all scenarios including:
    • Single [DataTestMethod] usage
    • [DataTestMethod] with parameterized tests
    • Both attributes existing together
    • Code fix validation for all scenarios

Example

Before:

[DataTestMethod]
[DataRow(1, 2)]
public void MyTest(int a, int b) { }

After (with code fix):

[TestMethod]
[DataRow(1, 2)]
public void MyTest(int a, int b) { }

This provides a smooth migration path for users while maintaining full backward compatibility until the attribute is removed in v4.

Fixes #4166.


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@Copilot Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] Obsolete [DataTestMethod] in favor of [TestMethod] Mark DataTestMethodAttribute as obsolete and add analyzer/codefix Jun 7, 2025
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// Only DataTestMethod exists - replace with TestMethod
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Assume that this is always the case and delete the logic of "remove DataTestMethod"

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Simplified the logic as requested. The code fix now always replaces [DataTestMethod] with [TestMethod] regardless of whether both attributes exist together. Removed the complex branching logic and the RemoveAttributeAsync method. Fixed in commit 78f5305.

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Revert changes in this file.

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Reverted changes to DataTestMethodAttribute.cs as requested. The implementation now uses a purely analyzer-based approach without modifying the runtime attribute. Fixed in commit 8687172.

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Co-authored-by: Youssef1313 <[email protected]>
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if (context.Document.Project.Language == LanguageNames.CSharp)
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Remove this condition. It's always true.

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Removed the redundant condition as requested. Since the CodeFixProvider only exports for C#, the language check was always true. Simplified the implementation by moving the logic directly into RegisterCodeFixesAsync and removing the unnecessary method. Fixed in commit 33c71b0.

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private static Task RegisterCSharpCodeFixesAsync(CodeFixContext context, SyntaxNode root, SyntaxNode diagnosticNode)
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This always return completed task. Make the return type void instead.

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Changed the method to be synchronous and return Document directly instead of Task<Document>. Removed the unused CancellationToken parameter and updated the call site accordingly. Fixed in commit a260b1b.

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