Python Unit Test Automation: Practical Techniques for Python Developers and Testers

by Ashwin Pajankar

Chapter 1: Introduction to PythonThe chapter will introduce readers to the testing concepts and Python 3. Readers will be able to setup the Python 3 environment on their computers. It will also list the differences between Python 2 and Python 3.
Chapter 2: Getting StartedThis chapter will be a light and short chapter. It will be very easy to follow. In this chapter, readers will be introduced to hands-on test automation in Python 3.
Chapter 3: UnittestThis will be the largest chapter in terms of page count and contents. Readers will be introduced to the unittest framework for test automation. Additionally, it will have detailed explanation for philosophy of xUnit style of frameworks. Readers will learn a particular style of coding which they will follow throughout the book.
Chapter 4: Nose and Nose2In this chapter readers will explore nose and nose2. They will also explore few plugins for nose.
Chapter 5: PytestIn this chapter, readers will explore pytest, the most recent and arguably the best unit test automation framework for Python 3.
Chapter 6: Tips and TricksIn this chapter, readers will be introduced with the concept of TDD in python with Pytest. They will also learn the best practices for the test automation.

Genres: Programming

136 pages, Paperback

Published March 2, 2017

Reviews

[Jorge DeFlon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Muy breve introducción a las diferentes herramientas de pruebas unitarias que se pueden usar en python.

Me hubiera gustado mas un buen libro sobre pytest

[Abdelrahman Nasser · Rating 3 out of 5]

Should at least mention some dashboards and analytics tools

[Hibiscus · Rating 3 out of 5]

Neat intro to main python test modules.

unittest - good
nose - good but obsolete/useless
nose2 - bad. nothing was said
pytest - middle