PyTest - Test Organization
You have tests in 'tests/' and 'tests/utils/'. Running 'pytest tests/' misses tests in 'utils'. What is the likely cause?
You have tests in 'tests/' and 'tests/utils/'. Running 'pytest tests/' misses tests in 'utils'. What is the likely cause?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand pytest discovery rules
Pytest finds tests in files starting with 'test_'.Step 2: Identify cause of missing tests
If 'utils' test files don't start with 'test_', pytest skips them.Final Answer:
Test files in 'utils' don't start with 'test_' -> Option BQuick Check:
Test file prefix 'test_' required for discovery [OK]
Quick Trick: Name test files starting with 'test_' to be found [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Thinking __init__.py is required for pytest discovery
- Believing pytest can't run tests in subfolders
- Assuming missing assertions cause tests to be skipped
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