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What is the purpose of the @pytest.mark.skipif marker in pytest?

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PyTest - Markers
What is the purpose of the @pytest.mark.skipif marker in pytest?
ATo run a test multiple times
BTo always skip a test unconditionally
CTo mark a test as expected to fail
DTo skip a test only if a certain condition is true
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand the role of skipif marker

    The @pytest.mark.skipif marker skips a test only when a given condition evaluates to True.

  2. Step 2: Differentiate from other markers

    Unlike @pytest.mark.skip which always skips, skipif is conditional. xfail marks expected failures, not skips.

  3. Final Answer:

    To skip a test only if a certain condition is true -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    skipif = conditional skip [OK]
Quick Trick: Use skipif to skip tests only when needed [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing skipif with skip (unconditional skip)
  • Using xfail instead of skipif for conditional skipping
  • Thinking skipif reruns tests

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