'Auto run tests in visual studio code

How do I run the tests automatically in visual studio code. My project has testing setup, and the settings JSON/UI has settings related to auto running tests, but I don't see an option for the test to actually run automatically. I have found topics around this issue, but those seem to be out of date, or related to a (different) plugin.

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Solution 1:^[1]

Since VSCode is a text editor rather than a fully-fledged IDE, tests are not a native feature. Testing frameworks also vary drastically between different programming languages or environments. I'd suggest looking into command-line tools such jest for JavaScript which you can run via VSCode's integrated terminal.

Another approach is to create a custom task to run your test. Find an example for jest here.

Solution 2:^[2]

The Python support for VSCode is an extension, which does not fully support "all" the testing features. The "Testing > Auto Run" settings are currently missing. This issue is being tracked here. https://github.com/microsoft/vscode-python/issues/19046

Until this feature is properly implemented, the best way to achieve this uses extensions such as "Run on Save", the most popular item in the marketplace. https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=emeraldwalk.RunOnSave

"emeraldwalk.runonsave": {
    "commands": [
        {
            "match": "**.py",
            "isAsync": true,
            "cmd": "pytest"
        }
    ]
}

(disclosure, I work for MSFT and was investigating this issue prior to finding the question while doing my own research on alternatives)

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Solution 2	Dan Ciborowski - MSFT

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