PyTest installation (pip install pytest) - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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beginner

What is the command to install PyTest using pip?

The command to install PyTest is pip install pytest. This downloads and installs PyTest so you can use it to run tests.

beginner

Why do we use pip install pytest?

We use pip install pytest to add the PyTest testing tool to our Python environment. It helps us run and manage tests easily.

beginner

What should you check after running pip install pytest?

After installing, check that PyTest is installed by running pytest --version. It shows the installed PyTest version if successful.

intermediate

Can you install PyTest globally and in a virtual environment? Explain.

Yes. Installing globally makes PyTest available to all projects on your computer. Installing in a virtual environment keeps it only for that project, avoiding conflicts.

intermediate

What happens if you run pip install pytest but PyTest is already installed?

Pip will say 'Requirement already satisfied' and do nothing. It will not upgrade PyTest. To upgrade, use pip install --upgrade pytest.

What does the command pip install pytest do?

A Updates Python to the latest version

B Runs all tests in the project

C Uninstalls PyTest

D Installs the PyTest testing tool

The command pip install pytest installs the PyTest tool so you can run tests.

How can you verify PyTest is installed after running the install command?

A Run <code>python --version</code>

B Run <code>pytest --version</code>

C Run <code>pip uninstall pytest</code>

D Run <code>pytest run</code>

Running pytest --version shows the installed PyTest version, confirming installation.

Where is it recommended to install PyTest for project isolation?

A In a virtual environment

B Globally on the computer

C Inside the Python installation folder

D On a USB drive

Installing PyTest in a virtual environment keeps dependencies isolated per project.

What happens if PyTest is already installed and you run pip install pytest again?

A Pip reports 'Requirement already satisfied' and does nothing

B It uninstalls PyTest

C It deletes all test files

D It installs a different tool

If PyTest is already installed, pip reports 'Requirement already satisfied' and takes no further action. Use pip install --upgrade pytest to upgrade.

Which tool is used to install PyTest?

A npm

B apt-get

C pip

D gem

PyTest is a Python tool installed using pip, Python's package manager.

Explain how to install PyTest and verify its installation.

Think about the commands and how to confirm installation.

Describe the difference between installing PyTest globally and in a virtual environment.

Consider how Python environments isolate packages.