testtry

testtry is an open-source software testing framework designed to streamline the development and execution of unit and integration tests across multiple programming languages. It provides a unified workflow for writing, running, and reporting tests, with an emphasis on simplicity, extensibility, and compatibility with common continuous integration systems.

testtry was announced in 2023 by OpenEdge Labs as part of its testing ecosystem. Version 1.0 appeared in 2024, introducing the core runner, language adapters, and a plug-in architecture. Since then, releases have emphasized parallel execution, stability, and cross-language interoperability.

Key features include automatic test discovery, parallel execution, tag-based filtering, fixtures, and data-driven tests. It ships with a built-in assertion library and a flexible reporting system capable of emitting results in JUnit, JSON, or other formats. Its architecture centers on a small core runner, language adapters for popular ecosystems, and a plugin layer for mocking, snapshots, or custom reporters.

Usage typically begins with installing and initializing a project (for example, testtry init), followed by writing tests using language adapters, running tests with testtry run, and reviewing results via reports. Configuration is handled through a testtry.config file, and developers can extend functionality with community plugins. The tool integrates with CI systems such as GitHub Actions and GitLab CI, enabling automated test suites as part of pull requests or builds.

See also: Software testing, Test framework, Continuous integration.