Can it help me test database interactions?

Yes, it includes specific patterns for using fixtures to manage database setup/teardown and techniques for mocking database clients for faster unit testing.

How does this help with code coverage?

The skill emphasizes identifying untested code paths and provides strategies for writing meaningful tests that go beyond superficial coverage percentages.

Does it support async/await code?

Absolutely. It provides specialized guidance for testing asynchronous functions and concurrent operations using pytest-asyncio patterns.

Does this skill work with any Python testing framework?

The skill focuses primarily on the pytest ecosystem, which is the industry standard for Python testing, but many of the underlying logic patterns apply to other frameworks as well.

Python Testing Patterns

Name: Python Testing Patterns
Author: wshobson

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Implements comprehensive Python testing strategies using pytest, fixtures, and advanced mocking techniques.

About

Python Testing Patterns is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to streamline the creation of robust, maintainable test suites. It provides expert guidance on the pytest ecosystem, including the Arrange-Act-Assert (AAA) pattern, complex fixture management, and mocking external dependencies. Whether you are performing test-driven development (TDD), setting up CI/CD pipelines, or debugging asynchronous operations, this skill ensures your Python applications meet high-quality standards through systematic unit, integration, and functional testing practices.

Key Features

Sophisticated mocking of external services and APIs with unittest.mock
Standardized implementation of the Arrange-Act-Assert (AAA) pattern
Support for testing asynchronous code and concurrent operations
23,194 GitHub stars
Advanced pytest configuration and fixture lifecycle management
Data-driven validation using parameterized test suites

Use Cases

Automating unit test generation for existing Python codebases
Setting up isolated integration tests for database-driven applications
Refactoring legacy code using Test-Driven Development (TDD) best practices

About

Key Features

Sophisticated mocking of external services and APIs with unittest.mock
Standardized implementation of the Arrange-Act-Assert (AAA) pattern
Support for testing asynchronous code and concurrent operations
23,194 GitHub stars
Advanced pytest configuration and fixture lifecycle management
Data-driven validation using parameterized test suites

Use Cases

Automating unit test generation for existing Python codebases
Setting up isolated integration tests for database-driven applications
Refactoring legacy code using Test-Driven Development (TDD) best practices