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You want to run a test only if a certain environment variable is set. Which pytest feature helps achieve this?

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You want to run a test only if a certain environment variable is set. Which pytest feature helps achieve this?
AUsing pytest markers with conditional skip
BUsing assert statements inside the test
CWriting tests in a separate file
DUsing print statements to check environment
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify pytest feature for conditional test execution

    Pytest markers like @pytest.mark.skipif allow skipping tests based on conditions.

  2. Step 2: Understand environment variable check

    You can use skipif with a condition checking the environment variable to run test only if set.

  3. Final Answer:

    Using pytest markers with conditional skip -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Conditional test run = skipif marker [OK]
Quick Trick: Use @pytest.mark.skipif for conditional tests [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Using assert to control test execution
  • Thinking test file location controls execution
  • Using print instead of skip markers

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