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pytest: helps you write better programs
=======================================

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.. module:: pytest

The ``pytest`` framework makes it easy to write small, readable tests, and can
scale to support complex functional testing for applications and libraries.


**PyPI package name**: :pypi:`pytest`

A quick example
---------------

.. code-block:: python

    # content of test_sample.py
    def inc(x):
        return x + 1


    def test_answer():
        assert inc(3) == 5


To execute it:

.. code-block:: pytest

    $ pytest
    =========================== test session starts ============================
    platform linux -- Python 3.x.y, pytest-8.x.y, pluggy-1.x.y
    rootdir: /home/sweet/project
    collected 1 item

    test_sample.py F                                                     [100%]

    ================================= FAILURES =================================
    _______________________________ test_answer ________________________________

        def test_answer():
    >       assert inc(3) == 5
    E       assert 4 == 5
    E        +  where 4 = inc(3)

    test_sample.py:6: AssertionError
    ========================= short test summary info ==========================
    FAILED test_sample.py::test_answer - assert 4 == 5
    ============================ 1 failed in 0.12s =============================

Due to ``pytest``'s detailed assertion introspection, only plain ``assert`` statements are used.
See :ref:`Get started <getstarted>` for a basic introduction to using pytest.


Features
--------

- Detailed info on failing :ref:`assert statements <assert>` (no need to remember ``self.assert*`` names)

- :ref:`Auto-discovery <test discovery>` of test modules and functions

- :ref:`Modular fixtures <fixture>` for managing small or parametrized long-lived test resources

- Can run :ref:`unittest <unittest>` (including trial) test suites out of the box

- Python 3.10+ or PyPy 3

- Rich plugin architecture, with over 1300+ :ref:`external plugins <plugin-list>` and thriving community


Documentation
-------------

* :ref:`Get started <get-started>` - install pytest and grasp its basics in just twenty minutes
* :ref:`How-to guides <how-to>` - step-by-step guides, covering a vast range of use-cases and needs
* :ref:`Reference guides <reference>` - includes the complete pytest API reference, lists of plugins and more
* :ref:`Explanation <explanation>` - background, discussion of key topics, answers to higher-level questions


Bugs/Requests
-------------

Please use the `GitHub issue tracker <https://github.com/pytest-dev/pytest/issues>`_ to submit bugs or request features.


Support pytest
--------------

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It provides tools to raise money and share your finances in full transparency.

It is the platform of choice for individuals and companies that want to make one-time or
monthly donations directly to the project.

See more details in the `pytest collective`_.

.. _Open Collective: https://opencollective.com
.. _pytest collective: https://opencollective.com/pytest


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---------------------

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Security
~~~~~~~~

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Tidelift will coordinate the fix and disclosure.
