211: Stamp out test dependencies with pytest plugins
We want to be able to run tests in a suite, and debug them in isolation, and have the behavior be the same.
If the behavior is different in isolation vs in a suite, it's a nightmare to debug.
In this episode, we'll talk about:
If the behavior is different in isolation vs in a suite, it's a nightmare to debug.
In this episode, we'll talk about:
- Causes of dependence
- Testing for dependencies using plugins
- Debugging test dependencies
Plugins discussed:
- pytest-randomly
- pytest-reverse
- pytest-random-order
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