3.4 - Patching Objects
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What is the purpose of patching in unit tests?
💡 Hint: Think about isolation.
What does the unittest.mock module provide?
💡 Hint: What module is built into Python for testing?
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What does the patch decorator do?
💡 Hint: What is its main function in unit testing?
True or False: Patching can help tests run faster by avoiding external calls.
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of external calls on test speed.
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Create a unit test that uses mocking to check how your application handles a failure in retrieving user data from a remote database.
💡 Hint: What would cause your application to fail in this context?
Write a comprehensive testing strategy that outlines the use of patching throughout your application cycle.
💡 Hint: Consider the various points in development where testing occurs.
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