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Test & Code · Jul 22, 2025 · 19 min

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.

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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.



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