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Course Description



Software unit tests help the developer to verify that the logic of individual pieces of the program is correct. It is vital to the success of refactoring, the act of improving software design without changing the behavior of the system.

In this course, students will learn how to use both Python's built-in unit test module and the Pytest module as a unit testing framework for the Python programming language. This includes the Pytest features of Fixtures and the rich plug-in ecosystem for Pytest. The key unit testing concepts of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behavior Driven Development (BDD), and Continuous Integration (CI) are also covered. Pytest allows the developer to ensure high test coverage of the code and allows continuing development of new features without having to perform lots of manual tests. Other tools discussed include virtualenv and the Tox testing tool to test in different environments while connecting with a Continuous Integration service like Travis-ci.

Course Outline

  • Introduction to Python Unit Testing and concepts of Test Automation and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  • Python built-in doctest, and unites features
  • Extending built-in unittest with nose2
  • Pytest Testing Tool
  • Isolate testing environments with Python virtualenv
  • Automate and standardize Python testing with Tox
  • Automating testing with Travis-ci

Learner Outcomes

  • Ability to write unit test using built-in Python unittest module
  • Hands-on experience with downloading, installing, configuring the tools through lab exercises.
  • Solid working knowledge of Python Unit Testing tools and features.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Programming, or demonstration of equivalency.
 

Notes

You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Software: Anaconda, Visual Studio Code, Jupyter Notebook.
Hardware: Computer with Windows or Mac OS preferred.
 

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Class
Dates
Oct 03, 2023 to Dec 02, 2023
Delivery Options
Online on Demand  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (3 units) $725.00
Potential Discount(s)
Available for Credit
3 units
Section Notes
 


Steps to Enroll
 


How to Access Your Online Course:

 

One business day after enrollment but no sooner than 2 weeks before the beginning of the course, you will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to access your online course. You don’t need to take any action until you receive that email. Please note that you will not be able to access your online course until all the steps highlighted in that email are complete.
 


Required Textbook(s): None
 

No refunds after 10/9/2023