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238: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish

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2025/08/15

A farewell to a fun 10 years.Also, I should have tested it better. :)In the audio I got the numbers wrong. Doh!This is episode 238, not 237. Oh well.I'll still be around, of course, at:pythontest.com - where I write about developing software with testspythonbytes.fm - Python news and headlines, delivered directly to your earbudsThanks for all the fun over the last 10 years.I wish you the best.Keep in touchSign up for the PythonTest NewsletterJoin the PythonTest CommunityOr pick up a

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36:26

237: FastAPI Cloud - Sebastián Ramírez

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2025/08/11

In this episode, Brian interviews Sebastián Ramírez, creator of FastAPI, about its rapid rise in developer popularity and the launch of FastAPI Cloud. Sebastian explains how FastAPI Cloud addresses deployment challenges small teams face. He shares his transition from open-source to startup founder, focusing on simplifying deployment against the complexity of tools like Kubernetes.Links:FastAPI CloudFastAPISQLModelTyperOpenAPIPydanticSequoia Open Source Fellowship Keep in touchSign up for

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20:18

236: Git Tips for Testing - Adam Johnson

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2025/07/30

In this episode, host Brian Okken and guest Adam Johnson explore essential Git features, highlighted by Adam's updated book, "Boost Your Git DX." Key topics include "cherry picking" for selective commits"git stash" for managing in-progress work"git diff", and specifically its `--name-only` flag, which provides a streamlined method for developers to identify which files have changed, which can be used to determine which tests need to be run"git bisect" for efficiently pinpointing bugs. This

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20:06

235: pytest-django - Adam Johnson

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2025/07/22

In this episode, special guest Adam Johnson joins the show and examines pytest-django, a popular plugin among Django developers. He highlights its advantages over the built-in unittest framework, including improved test management and debugging. Adam addresses transition challenges, evolving fixture practices, and offers tips for optimizing test performance. This episode is a concise guide for developers looking to enhance their testing strategies with pytest-django.Links:pytest-django - a

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8:15

pytest-metadata - provides access to test session...

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2025/05/08

pytest-metadata is described as a plugin for pytest that provides access to test session metadata. That is such a humble description for such a massively useful plugin. If you're already using pytest-html, you have pytest-metadata already installed, as pytest-metadata is one of the dependencies for pytest-html.However, pytest-metadata is very useful even on its own.Links:pytest-metadata - The plugin we're talking about in this episodepytest-base-url - Adds the base URL to the

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9:56

pytest-check - allow multiple failures per test

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2025/05/02

pytest-check is a pytest plugin that allows multiple failures per test.Normally, a test function will fail and stop running with the first failed assert. That's totally fine for tons of kinds of software tests. However, there are times where you'd like to check more than one thing, and you'd really like to know the results of each check, even if one of them fails.pytest-check allows multiple failed "checks" per test function, so you can see the whole picture of what's going

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58:07

The role of AI in software testing - Anthony Shaw

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2025/04/25

AI is helping people write code. Tests are one of those things that some people don't like to write. Can AI play a role in creating automated software tests? Well, yes. But it's a nuanced yes. Anthony Shaw comes on the show to discuss the topic and try to get AI to write some test for my very own cards project.We discuss:The promise of AI writing your tests for youDownsides to not writing tests yourselfBad ways to generate testsGood ways to ask AI for help in writing testsTricks to get

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8:04

pytest-repeat - works fine on Python 3.14

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2025/04/10

pytest-repeat is a pytest plugin that makes it easy to repeat a single test, or multiple tests, a specific number of times. works fine on Python 3.14is tested on Python 3.9-3.14probably works fine still on 3.7 & 3.8This episode also discusses the attempted April Fools episode.Links:pytest-repeatThe April Fools episode: Python 3.14 won't repeat with pytest-repeatSponsored by: The Complete pytest course is now a bundle, with each part available separately.pytest Primary Power teaches

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4:38

Python 3.14 won't repeat with pytest-repeat

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2025/04/01

pytest-repeat is a pytest plugin that makes it easy to repeat a single test, or multiple tests, a specific number of times. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to work with Python 3.14, even though there is no rational reason why it shouldn't work.Links:pytest-repeatGuido van Rossum returns as Python's BDFLSponsored by: The Complete pytest course is now a bundle, with each part available separately.pytest Primary Power teaches the super powers of pytest that you need to learn to use pytest

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6:49

pytest-html - a plugin that generates HTML reports...

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2025/03/27

pytest-html has got to be one of my all time favorite plugins. pytest-html is a plugin for pytest that generates a HTML report for test results. This episode digs into some of the super coolness of pytest-html.pytest-htmlrepo readme with screenshotenhancing reportspytest-metadataSponsored by: The Complete pytest course is now a bundle, with each part available separately.pytest Primary Power teaches the super powers of pytest that you need to learn to use pytest effectively.Using pytest

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9:43

pytest-md and pytest-md-report: Markdown reports for...

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2025/03/01

Markdown reports as either text or markdown tables.Two fun plugins discussed.Links:pytest-md-reportpytest-mdTop pytest PluginsLearn pytestpytest is the number one test framework for Python.Learn the basics super fast with Hello, pytest!Then later you can become a pytest expert with The Complete pytest CourseBoth courses are at courses.pythontest.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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47:49

Mocking in Python with unittest.mock - Michael Foord

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2025/02/07

This episode is a replay of a 2021 interview I did with Michael Foord.We lost Michael in January, and I'd like to revisit this interview as a tribute. Michael Foord was a pivotal figure in the Python community and the creator of the mock library that's now unittest.mock. But he did so much more as well. His contributions continue to resonate within the developer community. This interview is just a small peek at his influence. In this episodeIntroduction to Michael FoordThe Mock Library

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10:42

pytest-mock : Mocking in pytest

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2025/01/31

pytest-mock is currently the #3 pytest plugin. pytest-mock is a wrapper around unittest.mock.In this episode:Why the pytest-mock plugin is awesomeWhat is mocking, patching, and monkey patchingWhat, if any, is the difference between mock, fake, spy, stub. Why we might need these in testingSome history of mock in Python and how mock became unittest.mockFrom unittest.mockpatch.objectpatch.object with autospecusing these as context managerspytest-mock:The mocker fixture Cleanup in teardownUsing

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12:02

pytest-cov : The pytest plugin for measuring coverage

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2025/01/23

pytest-cov is a pytest plugin that helps produce coverage reports using Coverage.py.In this episode, we'll discuss:what Coverage.py iswhy you should measure code coverage on both your source and test codewhat pytest-cov isextra features pytest-cov gives you over and above coverage.pyand generally why using both is awesomeLinks:coverage.pypytest-covhow to set up context reportsTop pytest PluginsErrata:I mentioned that Coverage has the ability to show context (which line is covered by which

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11:52

pytest plugins - a full season

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2025/01/10

This episode kicks off a season of pytest plugins.In this episode:Introduction to pytest pluginsThe pytest.org pytest plugin listFinding pytest related packages on PyPIThe Top pytest plugins list on pythontest.comExploring popular pluginsLearning from plugin examplesLinks:Top pytest plugins listpytest.org plugin listTop PyPI PackagesAnd links to plugins mentioned in the show can be found at pythontest.com/top-pytest-pluginsLearn pytestpytest is the number one test framework for

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21:05

223: Writing Stuff Down is a Super Power

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2024/11/17

Taking notes well can help to listen better, remember things, show respect, be more accountable, free up mind space to solve problems.This episode discussesthe benefits of writing things downpreparing for a meetingtaking notes in meetingsreviewing notes for action items, todo items, things to follow up on, etc.taking notes to allow for better focuswriting well structured emailswriting blog posts and booksLearn pytestpytest is the number one test framework for Python.Learn the basics super

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12:02

222: Import within a Python package

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2024/09/07

In this episode we're talking about importing part of a package into another part of the same package.We'll look at: `from . import module` and `from .module import something`and also: `import package` to access the external API from with the package.Why would we use `import package` if `from . import api` would work fine?Learn pytestpytest is the number one test framework for Python.Learn the basics super fast with Hello, pytest!Then later you can become a pytest expert with The

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221: How to get pytest to import your code under test

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2024/06/03

We've got some code we want to test, and some tests.The tests need to be able to import the code under test, or at least the API to it, in order to run tests against it.How do we do that? How do we set things up so that our tests can import our code?In this episode, we discuss two options:Installing the code under test as a pip installable package with `pip install -e /path/to/local/package`.Using the pythonpath pytest setting.Sponsored by Mailtrap.ioAn Email Delivery Platform that

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41:27

220: Getting the most out of PyCon, including...

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2024/05/04

PyCon US is just around the corner. I've asked Rob Ludwick to come on the show to discuss how to get the most out of your PyCon experience. There's a lot to do. A lot of activities to juggle, including actual juggling, which is where we start the conversation.Even if you never get a chance to go to PyCon, I hope this interview helps you get a feel for the welcoming aspect of the Python community.I recorded this interview as an episode for one of my other podcasts, Python People. But I

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49:00

219: Building Django Apps & SaaS Pegasus - Cory Zue

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2024/04/24

I'm starting a SaaS project using Django, and there are tons of decisions right out of the gate. To help me navigate these decisions, I've brought on Cory Zue. Cory is the creator of SaaS Pegasus, and has tons of experience with Django.Some of the topics discussed:Building Django applicationsSaaS Pegasusplacecard.meWhat boilerplate projects areDjango cookiecutterCookiecutterWhich database to use, probably PostgreSQLAuthentication choises, probably AllauthDocker, Docker for development,

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