Python's built-in unittest module is a testing framework for creating unit and integration tests.
The unittest module is worth learning because it's built into Python's standard library. Making it accessible without adding third-party dependencies.
This lab introduces the unittest module through hands-on learning.
Learning Objectives
Explore the fundamental building blocks of the unittest module.
At the end of this lab you'll be familiar with:
- Test cases
- Test methods
- Assertion methods
- Test runner
Intended Audience
- Python Developers
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with the Python runtime
- Familiarity with the Python language syntax
- Familiarity with callables
- Familiarity with classes
Updates
July 17th, 2023 - Updated instructions to reflect version change
April 19th, 2023 - Updated theia to include autosave
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