Python TDD Course: Master Mocking, Test Doubles & Isolation

🐍🧪 MASTER TDD & UNIT TESTING IN PYTHON! VIDEO COURSE 🧪🐍

Learn TDD & Unit Testing in Python: Pytest Video Course (2 Hrs) | Master Test Doubles, Mocking & Test Driven Development Workflow!

⚡ Quick Summary
Course Type: Video Course (Digital Download)

Total Content: ~2 Hours of On-Demand Video (8 Sections • 23 Lectures)

Key Skills: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Pytest Framework, Test Doubles (Mocking), unittest.mock, Python Best Practices.

Level: Intermediate (Requires familiarity with Python).

Ideal For: Software Developers, Programmers, QA Engineers, Anyone focused on code quality.

## 🚀 Ensure Code Quality: Master Test Driven Development (TDD) in Python!
Test Driven Development (TDD) is a crucial discipline that every software developer should practice to ensure the quality, reliability, and maintainability of their codebase. This comprehensive 2-hour video course shows you exactly how to integrate this discipline into your everyday coding practices using the industry-standard Pytest framework! 🛠️

You'll go far beyond basic testing. Learn how to use Pytest to implement robust unit tests, master the essential techniques of using Test Doubles (Mocking) to test code in isolation, and walk through real-world TDD coding sessions, including the famous FizzBuzz Kata and the Supermarket Checkout Kata.

## 📈 Why This Is The Ultimate Python Testing Course
100% Practical TDD Workflow: Walk through step-by-step programming sessions, demonstrating the full TDD workflow (Red, Green, Refactor) in Python.

Master Test Isolation: Learn the critical skill of using Test Doubles and the unittest.mock framework to decouple production code from the rest of the system for effective, isolated testing.

Pytest Proficiency: Get a complete overview of the Pytest framework, including test discovery, setup/teardown (XUnit style), fixtures, assert statements, exception testing, and command-line arguments.

Developer Best Practices: Learn essential best practices for unit testing and TDD that ensure you get the maximum benefit of this disciplined approach.

## 💻 What You Will Master (8 Sections • 23 Lectures • ~2h 3m)
Unit Testing & TDD Fundamentals:

Understand What is Unit Testing and What is Test Driven Development (TDD) (workflow, benefits, history).

Walk through a Quick Example TDD Session using the FizzBuzz Kata (16:22).

Pytest Setup & Basics:

Learn why and how to use Python Virtual Environments (a best practice for all Python development).

Set up and use Pytest in common Python IDEs (like PyCharm or PyDev).

Master PyTest's implementation of XUnit style Setup and Teardown.

Advanced Pytest Features:

Master Test Fixtures (including the built-in 'page' fixture concept and how to use custom ones).

Learn how to use Assert Statements and how to test that Exceptions are raised properly.

Explore useful PyTest Command Line Arguments.

Hands-On Project: Supermarket Checkout Kata:

Implement tests for complex logic: adding items, adding item prices, calculating totals (including multiple items), and adding and applying discount rules (15:26).

Practice handling Exceptions (e.g., when adding an item with no price).

Test Doubles & Mocking:

Understand What Test Doubles are and why they are essential for isolated testing.

Work through a hands-on TDD coding session demonstrating how to use the unittest.mock framework and the PyTest monkeypatch TestFixture.

## 🎯 Who Is This Course For?
Experienced Intermediate Python Developers looking to formally integrate TDD and high-quality unit testing into their workflow.

Software Developers (at any level) who want to ensure the quality and long-term maintainability of their code.

QA Engineers looking to transition into automation and utilize Pytest for Python unit testing.

Anyone interested in mastering Test Doubles (Mocking) for true isolation testing.

## 📋 Requirements & How to Access
Skills & Software Needed for This Course:

You should be familiar with the Python programming language (required).

You should have Python 2.7 or Python 3 installed.

Software: You will need a modern Python IDE (like PyCharm, VS Code, or similar).

Playback Software: A modern web browser or a media player like VLC Player (free) for downloaded video files.

Archive Software: WinRAR or 7-Zip (free) may be needed to open the downloaded .zip or .rar course file.

## 📦 What's Included in Your Purchase
🎥 ~2 hours of on-demand video (2h 3m across 23 lectures).

💾 13 Downloadable Resources (including code solutions and templates for the Katas).

✍️ Multiple quizzes (including TDD and Test Doubles quizzes).

📱 Access on mobile and TV for flexible learning.

🔒 Full lifetime access to the course content.

Stop just writing code—start guaranteeing its quality! Enroll now and master TDD and unit testing with Pytest! 🚀🧪💻