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Date Published
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LambdaTest
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1907
Language
English
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None

Summary

Andrew Knight's session at Testμ 2023 provided a comprehensive live introduction to Python testing, focusing on hands-on coding rather than slides. Emphasizing Python's simplicity and robust package ecosystem, the session aimed to fill the gap in practical guidance for test automation, covering the setup of testing projects with pytest and Playwright. Knight, known as the Automation Panda, demonstrated writing various test types, including unit, API, and UI tests, and explained the advantages of Python's concise syntax and supportive community. He guided attendees through creating a virtual environment, using VS Code, and installing necessary extensions and libraries. The session delved into the basics of the unittest module, defining test cases, suites, and runners, and illustrated the process with live coding examples. Knight also highlighted the integration of Playwright for automated web testing and concluded with a Q&A session addressing best practices, challenges, and the benefits of using testing frameworks like pytest for tailored testing experiences.