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Unit Testing Python Code Using Nose

IntermediateGuided Project

Nose is a Python testing framework that simplifies writing and running tests for your code. In this hands-on guided project, you will learn how to use Nose to run automated unit tests in Python.

Language

  • English

Topic

  • Cloud Development

Skills You Will Learn

  • Python, Nose

Offered By

  • IBMSkillsNetwork

Estimated Effort

  • 30 minutes

Platform

  • SkillsNetwork

Last Update

  • March 20, 2023
About this Guided Project
Companies large and small use Nose to run automated tests for Python applications and improve the quality and reliability of their software. Perfect for teams who follow the practices of Test Driven Development (TDD) or Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Nose’s simple and intuitive API makes this automation framework a valuable tool for Python developers and testers.

In this hands-on guided project, you will learn how to run unit tests using Python’s unittest package and Nose. You’ll also learn how to use Pinocchio to customize the colors of your output and add coverage reports. Finally, you will create a configuration file with Nose, allowing you to automate these processes in the future.

After completing this project, you will be prepared to work with Nose in your own Python projects to run automated unit tests.

A Look at the Project Ahead

After completing this project, you'll be able to:
  • Install Nose, Pinocchio, and Coverage
  • Run unit tests with unittest and Nose
  • Produce color-coded test output
  • Add coverage reports to your test output

What You'll Need

For this project, you will need:
  • Basic Python skills
  • Basic knowledge of Test Driven Development

You’ll have access to a Cloud-based IDE that includes all of the required software, including a Python environment, preinstalled. All you need is a recent version of a modern web browser to complete this project. 

Instructors

Chaitra Nama

Project Coordinator

Working as a Project Coordinator/Manager at Skill-Up Technologies.

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Patsy R. Kravitz

Let's make the world a better place!

As an agile human, I like to solve problems and make the world a better place. like flexing my brain to think about how we can improve processes and outcomes. As a former IBM contractor (15 years), I loved working inside some fabulous tech and supporting that tech with instructional, technical, and marketing content. I even had the opportunity to physically lend a hand and test the mechanics of a server card! I'm also the primary inventor of technology that is the property of IBM for changing how we perform wheel alignments on vehicles. My formal education includes an accounting degree, business-related courses, and a bit of old-school programming. My professional background includes IT support within an auto and property insurance organization and configuration, support, training, and implementation of software used by enterprise electrical and gas utility organizations. My informal education includes a lot of reading and self-study. I'm an AI enthusiast and love seeing how the tech can improve our lives! My role puts me in the background supporting content for your learning journey, and I ask questions along the way (Hopefully the same questions you would ask!) so that you have a successful learning experience. I'm rooting for you, and I'd love to hear your feedback and success stories!

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Nick Yi

Technical Writer

Technical writer at Skill-Up Technologies

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