So, this, 'test environment', this is just like a directory where I place my code and associated files to test for the existence (and non-existence) of various stuff, right? Any real-world examples/case studies to point to?
It seems like there are a lot of people on this list interested in getting more familiar with unit testing, but not a whole lot of non-trivial, python-specific examples being passed around. I can write a function in a programming 101 class that accepts two arguments and returns a value by computing the hypotenuse of a triangle (or whatever). I can then build a unit-test for that making sure it fails and passes as needed. Cake. But jump into the real-world where many things are not so trivial, and I'm at a loss for where this unit-testing business all fits in. Basically, I'm trying to become a better programmer. (Who isn't?) I'd like to transition from 'hacky but gets the job done' or 'oh my God it actually works' to 'eloquent and bulletproof'. Without some kind of a mentor or vast array of tutorials to lay down the law when I screw up, or pass on some kind of approval when I get something right - it's been frustrating as hell. Case studies/tutorials anyone? Thanks! -Modulok- On 12/10/09, spir <denis.s...@free.fr> wrote: > Wayne Werner <waynejwer...@gmail.com> dixit: > >> On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 6:15 PM, Alan Gauld >> <alan.ga...@btinternet.com>wrote: >> >> > >> > Remember, in testing you are not trying to prove it works but rather to >> > demonstrate that it doesn't! >> > >> >> So in that way it's a bit like the the scientific method (or exactly >> like)? >> You create a hypothesis and design tests to invalidate your hypothesis... >> and if they fail to invalidate you may have a valid hypothesis. Simply >> replace hypothesis with program and you get the testing procedure? >> >> -Wayne >> >> > > programming is modelizing -- like a scientist's job > > Denis > ________________________________ > > la vita e estrany > > http://spir.wikidot.com/ > _______________________________________________ > Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org > To unsubscribe or change subscription options: > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor > _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
