Mastering Unit Testing with Pytest

In this course, we'll learn to write unit tests for python applications using Pytest framework. It's a small step toward becoming a better developer :)

Intermediate

36 Lessons

Certificate of Completion

In this course, we'll learn to write unit tests for python applications using Pytest framework. It's a small step toward becoming a better developer :)

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This course includes

1 Project

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21 Quizzes

This course includes

1 Project

104 Playgrounds

21 Quizzes

Course Overview

Welcome to the pytest course! This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively write and execute tests using pytest, a powerful testing framework for Python. Testing is crucial for software quality, and pytest is an essential tool in achieving that. Throughout the course, you’ll gain a solid foundation in pytest fundamentals and its core concepts, features, and capabilities. You’ll learn how to write and organize tests, use powerful assertions, manage fixtures, and ...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Python 3

Unit Testing

What You'll Learn

A comprehensive understanding of pytest and its application in software testing

Proficiency in writing well-structured and effective tests using pytest

Knowledge of strategies to achieve high test coverage and improve code quality

Hands-on experience with test-driven development (TDD) and the red-green-refactor cycle

The ability to integrate testing seamlessly into the software development workflow

Familiarity with pytest’s core concepts, features, and extensive plugin ecosystem

What You'll Learn

A comprehensive understanding of pytest and its application in software testing

Course Content

Introduction

Course Objectives

Overview of Unit Testing Introduction to Pytest

Pytest Framework

Writing Unit Tests Pytest Assertions Testing Exceptions Introduction to Pytest Fixtures Mark Decorator Parametrizing Tests Pytest Configuration Quiz on Pytest Framework

Advanced Unit Testing Techniques

Mocking and Patching MagicMock and Context Managers Leveraging External Libraries Pytest Hooks Writing Custom Plugins and Extensions Significance of Test Organization Quiz on Advanced Unit Testing Techniques

Test-Driven Development with Flask

Test-Driven Development Introduction to Flask Testing Flask Applications Quiz on TDD with Flask

Different Types of Testing

Database Unit Testing for MongoDB UI Testing Using Selenium Load and Performance Testing Machine Learning Models Testing for Scikit-Learn Quiz on Different Types of Testing

Best Practices

7 Lessons

Concluding Remarks

1 Lesson

Appendix

1 Lesson

Test the Endpoints of the Blog API Using Pytest

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