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description: Learn how to use data-driven testing in MSTest with DataRow, DynamicData, and TestDataRow to run the same test with multiple inputs.
author: Evangelink
ms.author: amauryleve
ms.date: 02/05/2026
ai-usage: ai-assisted
ms.date: 03/09/2026
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# Data-driven testing in MSTest
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## TestDataRow

The `TestDataRow<T>` class provides enhanced control over test data in data-driven tests. Use `IEnumerable<TestDataRow<T>>` as your data source return type to specify:
The <xref:Microsoft.VisualStudio.TestTools.UnitTesting.TestDataRow%601> class provides enhanced control over test data in data-driven tests. Use <xref:System.Collections.Generic.IEnumerable%601> of <xref:Microsoft.VisualStudio.TestTools.UnitTesting.TestDataRow%601> as your data source return type to specify:

- **Custom display names**: Set a unique display name per test case
- **Test categories**: Attach metadata to individual test cases
- **Ignore messages**: Skip specific test cases with reasons
- **Type-safe data**: Use generics for strongly-typed test data
- **Custom display names**: Set a unique display name per test case using the <xref:Microsoft.VisualStudio.TestTools.UnitTesting.TestDataRow%601.DisplayName> property.
- **Test categories**: Attach metadata to individual test cases using the <xref:Microsoft.VisualStudio.TestTools.UnitTesting.TestDataRow%601.TestCategories> property.
- **Ignore messages**: Skip specific test cases with reasons using the <xref:Microsoft.VisualStudio.TestTools.UnitTesting.TestDataRow%601.IgnoreMessage> property.
- **Type-safe data**: Use generics for strongly-typed test data.

### Basic usage

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