Validating and testing artifacts

This section will look at how you can validate and test Schemas and Maps using the Visual Studio user interface and make a brief introduction to unit testing.

Validating Schemas and Message Instances

In Visual Studio, when you develop Schema artifacts, you have three options to test or validate this Schema through the UI. They are available through the context menu of a Schema in the Visual Studio Solution Explorer.

Validating Schemas and Message Instances

The options are as follows:

  • Validate Schema
  • Validate Instance
  • Generate Instance

Validate Schema

The Validate Schema option can be useful; for example, if you receive a Schema from a third-party or after you have ...

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