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of 33What is PyTest and how does it differ from unittest?
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PyTest is a mature, feature-rich Python testing framework that makes writing tests simple and scalable.
Key differences from unittest:
- Simpler syntax: Uses plain
assertstatements vsself.assertEqual() - Automatic test discovery: No need for test suites
- Rich plugin ecosystem: Extensive third-party support
- Fixtures: Powerful dependency injection system
- Parametrized testing: Built-in multiple input support
- Better error reporting: More detailed failure messages
# PyTest style
def test_addition():
assert 2 + 2 == 4
# unittest style
import unittest
class TestMath(unittest.TestCase):
def test_addition(self):
self.assertEqual(2 + 2, 4)
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How do you install and run PyTest?
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Installation via pip:
pip install pytest
Running tests:
pytest # Run all tests
pytest test_file.py # Run specific file
pytest -v # Verbose output
pytest -k "test_name" # Run tests matching pattern
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What are the naming conventions for PyTest test discovery?
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PyTest automatically discovers tests following these conventions:
- Test files:
test_*.pyor*_test.py - Test functions: Functions starting with
test_ - Test classes: Classes starting with
Test(no__init__method) - Test methods: Methods in test classes starting with
test_
# Valid test file: test_math.py
def test_addition(): # ✓ Discovered
pass
class TestCalculator: # ✓ Discovered
def test_multiply(self): # ✓ Discovered
pass
def helper_method(self): # ✗ Not discovered
pass
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How do you skip tests in PyTest?
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PyTest provides several ways to skip tests:
import pytest
@pytest.mark.skip(reason="Not implemented yet")
def test_feature():
pass
@pytest.mark.skipif(sys.version_info < (3, 8), reason="Requires Python 3.8+")
def test_walrus_operator():
pass
def test_conditional_skip():
if not has_database_connection():
pytest.skip("Database not available")
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What is the difference between test modules, test classes, and test functions?
What are fixtures in PyTest and why are they useful?
How do you test for exceptions in PyTest?
How does PyTest's test discovery mechanism work?
How can you organize tests in different directories?
What are the different fixture scopes in PyTest?
How do you create and use fixture dependencies?
What is the difference between `yield` and `return` in fixtures?
How do you use `conftest.py` files?
How do you create parametrized tests in PyTest?
How can you parametrize fixtures?
What are markers in PyTest and how do you use them?
How do you create custom markers?
What is `pytest.ini` and what can you configure in it?
What are PyTest's built-in assertion helpers?
How do you use mocking in PyTest tests?
How do you create mock fixtures?
How do you handle test data and temporary files?
How do you run tests in parallel with PyTest?
How do you measure test coverage with PyTest?
What are the best practices for writing maintainable PyTest tests?
How do you debug failing tests in PyTest?
How do you use `pytest.param` for complex parametrization?
How does PyTest's assertion rewriting work?
What are PyTest hooks and how do you use them?
What is dependency injection in PyTest and how does it work?
How do you handle flaky tests in PyTest?
How do you optimize slow test suites?
How do you test with modern Python features (type hints, dataclasses)?
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