FlexUnit4: [Test(expect=“Error”)] doesn't catch errors?

Question

The following code produces a failed test, not a passing test (as I would expect):

[Test(expects="Error")]
public function someTest():void {
    throw Error("this test doesn't pass");
}

Answer 1

In older versions it was [Test(expected='')]

In newer versions we support both expected and expects as this was confusing for many

Answer 2

Make sure you're linking against the release SWC of FlexUnit, or if you're compiling it yourself, make sure you're using --keep-as3-metadata+=Test in the "additional compiler options" box in project properties.

Answer 3

I think the problem may have been that I was using an older version of FlexUnit4. I just upgraded (to 4.0 RC1) and it seems to be working now.