Python Advanced Python Testing Frameworks: Junior vs. Senior vs. Expert

Here's Why You Need This Book:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Testing Frameworks

• Introduces the importance of testing in software development.
• Provides an overview of Python testing frameworks.
• Guides readers on choosing the right framework for their needs.

Chapter 2: Getting Started with Junior-Level Testing

• Explains how to set up a testing environment using virtual environments.
• Covers writing basic unit tests with the unittest framework.
• Introduces test discovery, test fixtures, and test organization.

Chapter 3: Advancing to Senior-Level Testing

• Discusses test doubles (mocks, stubs, fakes) for isolating code.
• Explores test data management and parameterized tests.
• Highlights test coverage measurement and code quality tools.
• Touches on continuous integration and continuous testing practices.

Chapter 4: Mastering Testing as an Expert

• Explores Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles and practices.
• Covers integration testing, system testing, and performance testing.
• Addresses testing in microservices architecture.
• Introduces advanced test techniques like property-based testing.

Chapter 5: Choosing the Right Testing Framework

• Compares and contrasts Python testing frameworks: unittest, pytest, and nose2.
• Provides code examples for each framework.
• Advises on selecting the most suitable framework for different projects.

Chapter 6: Real-World Case Studies

• Presents three real-world case studies:
  • Testing web applications, including APIs and UI.
  • Testing data pipelines for data processing.
  • Testing machine learning models and evaluating their accuracy.
• Extracts lessons and best practices from each case study.

Chapter 7: Testing in a Collaborative Environment

• Emphasizes version control (Git) for collaborative development.
• Discusses collaborative testing workflows involving code reviews and CI/CD pipelines.
• Explores strategies for managing test dependencies.
• Provides best practices for test review and collaboration.