Test Automation Using Makefile

The need for test automation

Testing software using pytest can sometimes involve manual steps, such as installing dependencies and running the correct commands. This can become tedious and error-prone, especially when working with complex projects or multiple testing environments. To address this challenge, one effective approach is to automate the testing process using Makefile.

Introduction to Makefile

A Makefile is a build automation tool that provides a way to organize and automate tasks in software development projects. It uses a set of rules to define dependencies between files and the commands required to build or perform certain actions. Makefile is commonly used in Unix-based systems, but it can also be used on other platforms with the help of compatible tools.

Automating testing with a Makefile offers several benefits:

• Dependency management: A Makefile can handle the installation of dependencies required for testing. By defining a rule for installing dependencies, we can easily ensure that all required libraries and packages are installed before running the tests.

• Test execution: With a Makefile, we can define a rule to execute the tests using pytest. This rule can specify the necessary command-line arguments, test directories, or any other custom ...