165: pytest xfail policy and workflow

A discussion of how to use the xfail feature of pytest to help with communication on software projects. The episode covers: What is xfail Why I use it Using reason effectively by including issue tracking numbers Using xfail_strict Adding --runxfail when transitioning from development to feature freeze What to do about test failures How all of this might help with team communication Full TranscriptSponsored By:Patreon Supporters: Help support the show with as little as $1 per month and be the first to know when new episodes come out.

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Topics include automated testing, testing strategy, software engineering practices, packaging, Python, pytest, data science, TDD, continuous integration, and software methodologies. Also anything I think helps make the daily life of a software developer more fun and rewarding. Hosted by Brian Okken.