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Implement comprehensive testing strategies with pytest, fixtures, mocking, and test-driven development. Use when writing Python tests, setting up test suites, or implementing testing best practices.
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Python Testing Patterns
Comprehensive guide to implementing robust testing strategies in Python using pytest, fixtures, mocking, parameterization, and test-driven development practices.
When to Use This Skill
- Writing unit tests for Python code
- Setting up test suites and test infrastructure
- Implementing test-driven development (TDD)
- Creating integration tests for APIs and services
- Mocking external dependencies and services
- Testing async code and concurrent operations
- Setting up continuous testing in CI/CD
- Implementing property-based testing
- Testing database operations
- Debugging failing tests
Core Concepts
1. Test Types
- Unit Tests: Test individual functions/classes in isolation
- Integration Tests: Test interaction between components
- Functional Tests: Test complete features end-to-end
- Performance Tests: Measure speed and resource usage
2. Test Structure (AAA Pattern)
- Arrange: Set up test data and preconditions
- Act: Execute the code under test
- Assert: Verify the results
3. Test Coverage
- Measure what code is exercised by tests
- Identify untested code paths
- Aim for meaningful coverage, not just high percentages
4. Test Isolation
- Tests should be independent
- No shared state between tests
- Each test should clean up after itself
Quick Start
Detailed patterns and worked examples
Detailed pattern documentation lives in references/details.md. Read that file when the navigation tier above is insufficient.
Testing Best Practices
Test Organization
Test Naming Convention
A common pattern: test_<unit>_<scenario>_<expected_outcome>. Adapt to your team's preferences.
Testing Retry Behavior
Verify that retry logic works correctly using mock side effects.
Mocking Time with Freezegun
Use freezegun to control time in tests for predictable time-dependent behavior.
Test Markers
Coverage Reporting
For advanced patterns (async testing, monkeypatching, property-based testing, database testing, CI/CD integration, and configuration), see references/advanced-patterns.md
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