Docker LabIntermediate2.5 hours
Testing Python Applications with Pytest
Write unit tests, integration tests, and API tests. Set up fixtures, mocks, and test coverage reporting.
Part of Python Backend Engineering (Week 7)
What You'll Build
A comprehensive test suite for a FastAPI application with 90%+ code coverage, parameterized tests, database fixtures, HTTP client mocking, and CI-ready test commands.
Tools Used
PythonPytestCoverage.pyDocker
Skills Practiced
Unit testingIntegration testingMockingTest coverage
Prerequisites
- FastAPI basics
- Python functions and classes
Why This Matters in Real Jobs
Production codebases require tests. Employers look for engineers who write tests as naturally as they write features. Good testing skills are a strong signal of professional maturity.
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