hands-on lab
Python: Introduction to Patching
Difficulty: Intermediate
Duration: Up to 2 hours
Students: 72
Rating: 3.6/5
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Description
The unittest.mock module is Python's built-in mocking and patching module. Used to replace objects with fake implementations during testing.
This lab introduces the unittest.mock.patch callable through hands-on learning.
Learning Objectives
Explore the fundamental building blocks of the unittest.mock module.
At the end of this lab you'll be familiar with:
- The unittest.mock.patch callable
- Using patch as a context manager
- Using patch as a callable decorator
Intended Audience
- Python Developers
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with the Python runtime
- Familiarity with the Python language syntax
- Familiarity with callables
- Familiarity with classes
- Familiarity with the unittest module
- Familiarity with the unittest.mock module
Updates
April 19th, 2023 - Updated theia to include autosave
Covered topics
Lab steps
Web IDE Review
Introduction
Using: new
Using: new_callable
Using: spec and auto-spec
Function Decorators
Multiple Decorators
Patching Test Cases
Specific Patches
Summary