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Become proficient with pytest from day one by solving real-world testing problems

Use pytest to write tests more efficiently

Scale from simple to complex and functional testing

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Python's standard unittest module is based on the xUnit family of frameworks, which has its origins in Smalltalk and Java, and tends to be verbose to use and not easily extensible.The pytest framework on the other hand is very simple to get started, but powerful enough to cover complex testing integration scenarios, being considered by many the true Pythonic approach to testing in Python. In this book, you will learn how to get started right away and get the most out of pytest in your daily work?ow, exploring powerful mechanisms and plugins to facilitate many common testing tasks. You will also see how to use pytest in existing unittest-based test suites and will learn some tricks to make the jump to a pytest-style test suite quickly and easily.

What you will learn

Write and run simple and complex tests

Organize tests in files and directories

Find out how to be more productive on the command line

Markers and how to skip, xfail and parametrize tests

Explore fxtures and techniques to use them effectively, such as tmpdir, pytestconfg, and monkeypatch

Convert unittest suites to pytest using little-known techniques

Use third-party plugins

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Denivy Braiam Ruck Nov 21, 2018

A very rounded book with lots of tips and tricks both for python development and a healthy testing environment. It offers real examples and solutions for problems you may face in production.The book itself has a very near-the-user language and is very enjoyable to read! No issues found in the Kindle version.

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William Jamir Jun 17, 2020

This is a well-written book, and it's pretty easy to get going. The highlight for me is the way the book not only explains how to use pytest but also why its features are useful, with practical examples and tips.I'm sure that even readers that have been using pytest for a few years will benefit and gain some insights.

Winston Churchill-Joell Apr 20, 2019

As advertised, this book is a quick start guide to get you familiar with the core capabilities of the pytest framework and best practices for using it in production. Collaboration and version control are always kept in mind; the idea of why you're testing feels like it's always present, so the topics and tips have context with what you're likely going to encounter, rather than simply covered in isolation. Throughout the book, I felt like I'm getting an insider's perspective and not only an overview, but recommendations on the best way to proceed. In a relatively brief span of pages the author delivers a solid foundation for the reader in a humorous and conversational tone that makes the content an easy read. I highly recommend.

Anderson Ferreira Dec 19, 2022

O livro é excelente, com detalhes e ótimas dicas de uso, não é muito aprofundado no pytest mas é pra quem quer e precisa usar rápido.

D. Bhaduri Oct 30, 2021

Self taught Python programmer, so, testing and test driven development are new to me. I'm careful about introducing too many packages that overlap with the standard library, but, I wanted to learn more about pytest as an alternative to unittest. Written by a contributor to the project, this book was an excellent and succinct introduction to (what i assume) is the 20% of pytest that is used 80% of the time.

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