Basic syntax, structures, and features of Pytest
The basic syntax and structure of a Pytest test function can be represented as follows:
def test_function_name(): # Arrange: set up the necessary test data or environment # Act: execute the code being tested result = some_function() # Assert: check that the expected behavior is observed assert result == expected_result
test_function_name should be a descriptive name that conveys the purpose of the test:
- The
Arrangesection sets up the necessary test data or environment, such as initializing objects or connecting to a database - The
Actsection executes the code being tested, such as calling a function or performing a specific action - The
Assertsection checks that the expected behavior is observed, using assertions to verify that the output or behavior of the code...