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This Is How Marie Kondo Sets up Her Pytest | Issue #45

Published about 1 month ago • 2 min read

Hi there,

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Be honest—how much do you enjoy writing tests? If the answer is “not at all,” chances are your setup is too complicated.

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In this week’s video, I show you how to set up pytest the right way—step by step, with zero fluff. I go from zero tests to a fully working pytest setup, covering advanced tricks along the way (including one almost nobody knows about). 🧪

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By the end, your tests will be clean, fast, and easy to maintain. No more fighting with pytest configurations.

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If your test suite could use a little Marie Kondo magic, watch the video now. 🎥

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Happy testing!

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Cheers,

Arjan

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