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Ctest Command: Run Single Test By Name
Use for run single test by name with Ctest. Exact CLI syntax to run single test by name using Ctest.
When to use this: Use for run single test by name with Ctest.
Command Syntax
ctest --output-on-failure -R '^<test_name>$'ctest --output-on-failure -R '^<test_name>$'Command Breakdown
--output-on-failure- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-R- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to run single test by name using Ctest.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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