In this installment, David looks at Python’s two standard modules for unit testing: unittest and doctest. These modules expand on the capability of the built-in assert statement, which is used for validation of pre-conditions and post-conditions within functions. He discusses the best ways to incorporate testing into Python development, weighing the advantages of different styles for different types of projects.
Testing Frameworks in Python
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Eugenia Loli
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Eugenia,
Thanks for the article on python – a language I plan to use for an upcoming project. I’ll be sure to read it carefully when I have the chance.
PS. Thanks also for a return to an OSNews layout more consistent with what we’ve all grown accustomed to.