NSpec doesn't handle strong-name signed unit test DLL

[JVimes]

I have to strong-name sign my unit test DLL to friend it to a product DLL. After signing, there's an error, "Referenced assembly 'NSpec' does not have a strong name". I can disassemble and then sign/reassemble the NSpec DLL, but that's a hassle and other frameworks (xBehave.net/xUnit) work OOTB in the same situation. Perhaps NSpec can do what they're doing. I've seen them work with both signed and unsigned unit test DLLs.

[amirrajan]

@JVimes we've made attempts at this a number of times, but still haven't figured it out. I think it's related to this: #61

[amirrajan]

Also possibly this too: #41

[JVimes]

Interesting. I'll have to read those articles in greater detail when I can. If it's complex, maybe our best shot will be reverse engineering how the other frameworks are handling it. Or maybe just asking ;)

[amirrajan]

@JVimes I was taking a look at how MachineSpecification (MSpec) did it's AppDomain stuff... it didn't look straight forward at all T_T

[JVimes]

Doh. Maybe xBehave.net or XUnit do it readably. Is it as simple as signing the NSpec dll? I don't know if unsigned projects can reference signed projects. If so, that sounds like a solution.

[amirrajan]

@JVimes XUnit may be your best shot. You may also want to take a look at Fixie. there might be something in there that handles it more elegantly.

[amirrajan]

Will not fix. Recommendation is to compile from source and strong name yourself.