Difference between C# Test Project and C# Class library Project

Question

Whats the motivation behind using c# test project rather then c# class library project to hold my unit tests?

Thanks.

Answer 1

The test project will, by default, have all the MSTest references added for you automatically. Also some default examples, such as a simple example test, is created for you.

With the class project, you can build a test project from that too, but you manually have to add the MSTest references yourself. Not a major problem really, but the test project can save you time and hassle.

EDIT:

As noted in the comments, the big difference between the two project types is that, with a class project, you can choose whichever unit testing framework you like.