pytest: helps you write better programs¶
The pytest
framework makes it easy to write small tests, yet
scales to support complex functional testing for applications and libraries.
An example of a simple test:
# content of test_sample.py
def inc(x):
return x + 1
def test_answer():
assert inc(3) == 5
To execute it:
$ pytest
=========================== test session starts ============================
platform linux -- Python 3.x.y, pytest-4.x.y, py-1.x.y, pluggy-0.x.y
cachedir: $PYTHON_PREFIX/.pytest_cache
rootdir: $REGENDOC_TMPDIR
collected 1 item
test_sample.py F [100%]
================================= FAILURES =================================
_______________________________ test_answer ________________________________
def test_answer():
> assert inc(3) == 5
E assert 4 == 5
E + where 4 = inc(3)
test_sample.py:6: AssertionError
========================= 1 failed in 0.12 seconds =========================
Due to pytest
’s detailed assertion introspection, only plain assert
statements are used.
See Getting Started for more examples.
Features¶
Detailed info on failing assert statements (no need to remember
self.assert*
names);Auto-discovery of test modules and functions;
Modular fixtures for managing small or parametrized long-lived test resources;
Can run unittest (including trial) and nose test suites out of the box;
Python 2.7, Python 3.4+, PyPy 2.3, Jython 2.5 (untested);
Rich plugin architecture, with over 315+ external plugins and thriving community;
Documentation¶
Please see Contents for full documentation, including installation, tutorials and PDF documents.
Bugs/Requests¶
Please use the GitHub issue tracker to submit bugs or request features.