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So up until now every time I make an apex class, I make a separate class that tests that class (usually the same name with the suffix "TestClass"), which is what I've seen a lot of people do. However I am now aware that the same thing can be accomplished by annotating test functions inside the main class, instead of having a whole other class (which takes up space in the apex class list).

My question is whether there is a recommended way of doing this or is it literally just user preference? Personally I would prefer inline test methods as it just seems cleaner but are there any repercussions or implications that I should be aware of before changing all my code?

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    I thought test methods had to be in a separate class now since summer 13. Assuming your class is using API 28 or above that is.
    – Girbot
    Oct 2, 2014 at 11:47
  • Hmm, so it would appear :/ I thought otherwise considering some code generated by SF had inline tests in.
    – Adam
    Oct 2, 2014 at 11:49
  • Maybe if it's using an older API
    – Girbot
    Oct 2, 2014 at 11:52
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    Also, I think that test methods in not-test classes count against your apex size, but class marked @isTest don't.
    – Dominic
    Oct 2, 2014 at 12:58
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    You used to have to do this to access private properties/methods when testing, but as part of API 28.0 the @TestVisible annotation means this is no longer necessary.
    – Bob Buzzard
    Oct 2, 2014 at 15:10

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For the sake of completeness I'll add my comment as an answer.

From Summer 13/API 28 and above test methods have to be in their own test class, using the @isTest annotation. As Dominic says this also has the benefit of not being included in the orgs apex character limit.

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