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Brian Okken

The Python Test Podcast hosted by Brian Okken

  1. AUG 15

    238: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish

    A farewell to a fun 10 years. Also, I should have tested it better. :)In the audio I got the numbers wrong.  Doh!This is episode 238, not 237. Oh well. I'll still be around, of course, at: pythontest.com - where I write about developing software with testspythonbytes.fm - Python news and headlines, delivered directly to your earbudsThanks for all the fun over the last 10 years.I wish you the best.

    2 min

  2. AUG 11

    237: FastAPI Cloud - Sebastián Ramírez

    In this episode, Brian interviews Sebastián Ramírez, creator of FastAPI, about its rapid rise in developer popularity and the launch of FastAPI Cloud. Sebastian explains how FastAPI Cloud addresses deployment challenges small teams face. He shares his transition from open-source to startup founder, focusing on simplifying deployment against the complexity of tools like Kubernetes. Links: FastAPI CloudFastAPISQLModelTyperOpenAPIPydanticSequoia Open Source Fellowship

    36 min

  3. JUL 30

    236: Git Tips for Testing - Adam Johnson

    In this episode, host Brian Okken and guest Adam Johnson explore essential Git features, highlighted by Adam's updated book, "Boost Your Git DX."  Key topics include  "cherry picking" for selective commits"git stash" for managing in-progress work"git diff", and specifically its `--name-only` flag, which provides a streamlined method for developers to identify which files have changed, which can be used to determine which tests need to be run"git bisect" for efficiently pinpointing bugs. This conversation offers valuable strategies for developers at any skill level to enhance their Git proficiency and optimize their coding workflows. Links: Boost Your Git DX - Adam's book

    20 min

  4. JUL 22

    235: pytest-django - Adam Johnson

    In this episode, special guest Adam Johnson joins the show and examines pytest-django, a popular plugin among Django developers. He highlights its advantages over the built-in unittest framework, including improved test management and debugging. Adam addresses transition challenges, evolving fixture practices, and offers tips for optimizing test performance. This episode is a concise guide for developers looking to enhance their testing strategies with pytest-django. Links: pytest-django - a plugin for pytest that provides a set of useful tools for testing Django applications and projects.

    20 min

  5. MAY 8

    234: pytest-metadata - provides access to test session metadata

    pytest-metadata is described as a plugin for pytest that provides access to test session metadata. That is such a humble description for such a massively useful plugin. If you're already using pytest-html, you have pytest-metadata already installed, as pytest-metadata is one of the dependencies for pytest-html.However, pytest-metadata is very useful even on its own. Links: pytest-metadata - The plugin we're talking about in this episodepytest-base-url - Adds the base URL to the metadata.pytest-html - Displays the metadata at the start of each report. See S2:E6: pytest-html - a plugin that generates HTML reports for test resultspytest-reporter-html1 - Presents metadata as part of the report.pytest-selenium - Adds the driver, capabilities, and remote server to the metadata.If you've got other plugins that work well with pytest-metadata, please let me know.

    7 min

  6. MAY 2

    233: pytest-check - allow multiple failures per test

    pytest-check is a pytest plugin that allows multiple failures per test. Normally, a test function will fail and stop running with the first failed assert. That's totally fine for tons of kinds of software tests. However, there are times where you'd like to check more than one thing, and you'd really like to know the results of each check, even if one of them fails. pytest-check allows multiple failed "checks" per test function, so you can see the whole picture of what's going wrong. Links: pytest-checkTop pytest plugins

    9 min

  7. APR 25

    232: The role of AI in software testing - Anthony Shaw

    AI is helping people write code.  Tests are one of those things that some people don't like to write.    Can AI play a role in creating automated software tests?  Well, yes. But it's a nuanced yes.   Anthony Shaw comes on the show to discuss the topic and try to get AI to write some test for my very own cards project. We discuss: The promise of AI writing your tests for youDownsides to not writing tests yourselfBad ways to generate testsGood ways to ask AI for help in writing testsTricks to get better results while using copilot and other AI toolsLinks: The cards projectA video version of this discussion: Should AI write tests?

    57 min

  8. APR 10

    231: pytest-repeat - works fine on Python 3.14

    pytest-repeat  is a pytest plugin that makes it easy to repeat a single test, or multiple tests, a specific number of times.  works fine on Python 3.14is tested on Python 3.9-3.14probably works fine still on 3.7 & 3.8This episode also discusses the attempted April Fools episode. Links: pytest-repeatThe April Fools episode: Python 3.14 won't repeat with pytest-repeat

    8 min
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The Python Test Podcast hosted by Brian Okken

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    Brian Okken
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
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