python-unittest

name	python-unittest
description	Writing test cases, assertions, mocking API calls, and running test runner pipelines using unittest.
allowed-tools	Read Write Edit Bash
license	MIT license
metadata	{"skill-author":"Lord1Egypt"}

Python Unittest

Overview

unittest is the built-in testing framework in Python, offering clean class-based test configurations.

When to Use This Skill

Use to create unit tests and verify the logic correctness of your code modules.

Quick Start (with runnable code examples)

import unittest

def add_values(x, y):
    return x + y

class TestMathOperations(unittest.TestCase):
    def test_addition(self):
        self.assertEqual(add_values(2, 3), 5)

if __name__ == '__main__':
    unittest.main()

Advanced Usage

Configure test fixtures (setUp/tearDown), mock external requests using unittest.mock.patch, and assert custom errors.

Key References

• Python unittest documentation

Dependencies

• Python Standard Library