April 2015
Intermediate to advanced
264 pages
5h 31m
English
Overview
"Test Driven Python Development" is the definitive guide to building reliable and maintainable Python applications using Test-Driven Development (TDD). By covering step-by-step examples, you'll learn how to implement the TDD process, utilize Python's testing frameworks, and improve the quality of your applications while adopting industry best practices.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand the principles of Test-Driven Development and apply them to Python projects.
- Refactor code effectively by identifying and correcting smelly code.
- Leverage Python's unittest and doctest modules for building comprehensive test suites.
- Utilize mocking techniques to test complex interactions in your applications.
- Integrate unit testing into your development workflow for robust software creation.
Author(s)
Siddharta Govindaraj is a seasoned Python developer with a passion for writing clean, tested code. With years of practical experience in software design and development, Siddharta believes in empowering developers through effective coding practices like TDD and provides real-world insights in this book. His writing and tutorials are known for being clear, concise, and approachable.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for Python developers who aim to enhance their coding skills and produce well-tested applications. If you are new to testing or TDD, or you are looking to apply these principles to Python development, this book is for you. Readers should have some prior experience with Python development to get the most benefit. It will guide you from beginner concepts to advanced TDD practices.
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