FitNesse.UserGuide.WritingAcceptanceTests.FitFramework.RowEntryFixture

A Fixture for entering rows of data.

Sometimes, as in the BuildOperateCheck pattern, we want to add a bunch of data to a database. Or sometimes we want to call a function over and over again with different arguments. This is often done in order to configure the system for a subsequent fixture that will run tests based upon the configured data.

We have seen examples where this was done with the help of a valid() function.

Row Entry Fixture is a better option in many cases.

Row Entry Fixture is an abstract class. You have to derive from it.
It derives from Column Fixture and works just the same way it does.
You override the enterRow function to add your data to the database.
- If you have trouble adding your data, you throw an exception loaded with a message explaining the problem.

Comment
public abstract void enterRow() throws Exception;	Override this function to add your row of data. Throw an exception if there are any problems.

Here is an example of a very simple Row Entry Fixture:

public class RowEntryExample extends RowEntryFixture
{
  public int v;
  public void enterRow() throws Exception
  {
    if (v == 0)
      throw new Exception("Oh, no!  Zero!");
  }
}

And here you can see it running.

fitnesse.fixtures.RowEntryExample