django-tdd

Test-driven development for Django applications using pytest, factory_boy, and Django REST Framework. Remember: Tests are documentation. Good tests explain how your code should work. Keep them simple, readable, and maintainable. - Writing new Django applications - Implementing Django REST Framework APIs - Testing Django models, views, and serializers - Setting up testing infrastructure for Django projects - Use factories : Instead of manual object creation - One assertion per test : Keep tests focused - Descriptive test names : test_user_cannot_delete_others_post - Test edge cases : Empty inputs, None values, boundary conditions - Mock external services : Don't depend on external APIs - Use fixtures : Eliminate duplication - Test permissions : Ensure authorization works - Keep tests fast : Use --reuse-db and --nomigrations - Don't test Django internals : Trust Django to work - Don't test third-party code : Trust libraries to work - Don't ignore failing tests : All tests must pass - Don't make tests dependent : Tests should run in any order - Don't over-mock : Mock only external dependencies - Don't test private methods : Test public interface - Don't use production database : Always use test database