Holger Krekel on Py.Test

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In this episode we talked to Holger Krekel about the py.test library. We discussed the various styles of testing that it supports, the plugin system and how it compares to the unittest library. We also reviewed some of the challenges around packaging and releasing Python software and our thoughts on some ways that they can be improved.
The intro and outro music is from Requiem for a Fish The Freak Fandango Orchestra / CC BY-SA
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Introduction and Host Welcome
Interview with Holger Krekel
Holger's Background and Introduction to Python
Inspiration and Development of Pytest
Keeping Tests Fast with Pytest
Different Testing Approaches with Pytest
Black Box Testing with Pytest
Fixture System and Test Isolation
Event-Based Callbacks and Plugin System
Impact of Testing Frameworks on Test Quality
When Not to Write Unit Tests
Signs for Refactoring Tests
Converting Tests to Pytest
Maintaining Backward Compatibility
Running Non-Python Tests with Pytest
Interesting Applications and Plugins for Pytest
Ensuring Plugin Compatibility
Popularity and Adoption of Pytest
Pytest for Configuration Management and Infrastructure Testing
Future of Pytest and Testing Frameworks
Challenges in Packaging and Integration Testing
Final Thoughts and Picks
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