pytest
Mature full-featured Python testing tool that helps you write better programs
Python has a long history with testing and different testing frameworks. Over the last decade, pytest has become the most popular, mature, and extensible Python testing framework.
42 Tips and Tricks
Become an IDE champ with these bite-sized tips and tricks.
Background on Testing
Introduce testing, pytest, and how it all fits into PyCharm, along with a scenario to work on.
Debugging During Testing
When writing tests, use the PyCharm "visual debugger" to interactively poke around in the context of a problem.
Getting Into the TDD Flow
Setup your PyCharm project to help get into the flow of Test-Driven Development (TDD).
Hello Test
Write a simple test and run it in PyCharm's visual test runner.
Jump to Error
Writing code means writing broken code. Click a link in a traceback to open a file on the line of the error.
Navigation Bar Intro
Move around files with keyboard, without wasting screen UI space
Project Setup
Make a PyCharm project and virtual environment with dependencies, then configure PyCharm to use pytest.
Run Single Test
Speed up testing by focusing on one test.
Skipping Tests
During refactoring, use pytest's markers to ignore certain breaking tests.
Test Fixtures
Make your tests more focused by moving sample data to pytest fixtures.
Testing Exceptions
Write tests which ensure exceptions are raised when expected.
Visual Testing with pytest
Test writing is productive and fun with PyCharm as a visual testing tool atop pytest.