In MSTest, How can I verify exact error message using [ExpectedException(typeof(ApplicationException))]

Question

Using MSTest how can I verify the exact error message coming from a test method? I know [ExpectedException(typeof(ApplicationException), error msg)] doesn\'t co

Answer 1

Update: Oops.. see that you want this in MSTest. Sorry. Speed read & Misled by your title.

Try this extension project from Callum Hibbert and see if it works.

Old response:

You can do this with NUnit 2.4 and above. See documentation of ExpectedException here

[ExpectedException( typeof( ArgumentException), ExpectedMessage="unspecified", MatchType=MessageMatch.Contains )]
public void TestMethod()
{
...

MatchType can be Exact (default), Contains or Regex.. which pretty much handles the 80% use-case. There is also an advanced exception handler method approach if the verification gets too complex.. never used it personally.. didn't need it yet.