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Brian Okken

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Recent Episodes

238: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish

Aug 15, 2025 2m

A farewell to a fun 10 years.Also, I should have tested it better. :)In the audio I got the numbers wrong. Doh!This is episode 238, not 237. Oh well.I'll still be around, of course,…

237: FastAPI Cloud - Sebastián Ramírez

Aug 11, 2025 36m

In this episode, Brian interviews Sebastián Ramírez, creator of FastAPI, about its rapid rise in developer popularity and the launch of FastAPI Cloud. Sebastian explains how FastAPI Cloud addresses…

236: Git Tips for Testing - Adam Johnson

Jul 30, 2025 19m

In this episode, host Brian Okken and guest Adam Johnson explore essential Git features, highlighted by Adam's updated book, "Boost Your Git DX." Key topics include "cherry picking" for selective…

235: pytest-django - Adam Johnson

Jul 22, 2025 19m

In this episode, special guest Adam Johnson joins the show and examines pytest-django, a popular plugin among Django developers. He highlights its advantages over the built-in unittest framework,…

234: pytest-metadata - provides access to test session metadata

May 08, 2025 6m

pytest-metadata is described as a plugin for pytest that provides access to test session metadata. That is such a humble description for such a massively useful plugin. If you're already using…

233: pytest-check - allow multiple failures per test

May 02, 2025 8m

pytest-check is a pytest plugin that allows multiple failures per test.Normally, a test function will fail and stop running with the first failed assert. That's totally fine for tons of kinds of…

232: The role of AI in software testing - Anthony Shaw

Apr 25, 2025 56m

AI is helping people write code. Tests are one of those things that some people don't like to write. Can AI play a role in creating automated software tests? Well, yes. But it's a nuanced yes.…

231: pytest-repeat - works fine on Python 3.14

Apr 10, 2025 7m

pytest-repeat is a pytest plugin that makes it easy to repeat a single test, or multiple tests, a specific number of times. works fine on Python 3.14is tested on Python 3.9-3.14probably works fine…

230: Python 3.14 won't repeat with pytest-repeat

Apr 01, 2025 4m

pytest-repeat is a pytest plugin that makes it easy to repeat a single test, or multiple tests, a specific number of times. Note: This was an April Fools attempt, so the statement ..."Unfortunately,…

229: pytest-html - a plugin that generates HTML reports for test results

Mar 27, 2025 6m

pytest-html has got to be one of my all time favorite plugins. pytest-html is a plugin for pytest that generates a HTML report for test results. This episode digs into some of the super coolness of…

228: pytest-md and pytest-md-report: Markdown reports for pytest

Mar 01, 2025 10m

Markdown reports as either text or markdown tables.Two fun plugins discussed.Links:pytest-md-reportpytest-mdTop pytest Plugins

227: Mocking in Python with unittest.mock - Michael Foord

Feb 07, 2025 47m

This episode is a replay of a 2021 interview I did with Michael Foord.We lost Michael in January, and I'd like to revisit this interview as a tribute. Michael Foord was a pivotal figure in the Python…

226: pytest-mock : Mocking in pytest

Jan 31, 2025 11m

pytest-mock is currently the #3 pytest plugin. pytest-mock is a wrapper around unittest.mock.In this episode:Why the pytest-mock plugin is awesomeWhat is mocking, patching, and monkey patchingWhat,…

225: pytest-cov : The pytest plugin for measuring coverage

Jan 23, 2025 12m

pytest-cov is a pytest plugin that helps produce coverage reports using Coverage.py.In this episode, we'll discuss:what Coverage.py iswhy you should measure code coverage on both your source and test…

224: pytest plugins - a full series

Jan 10, 2025 12m

This episode kicks off a series on pytest plugins.In this episode:Introduction to pytest pluginsThe pytest.org pytest plugin listFinding pytest related packages on PyPIThe Top pytest plugins list on…

223: Writing Stuff Down is a Super Power

Nov 17, 2024 21m

Taking notes well can help to listen better, remember things, show respect, be more accountable, free up mind space to solve problems.This episode discussesthe benefits of writing things…

222: Import within a Python package

Sep 07, 2024 12m

In this episode we're talking about importing part of a package into another part of the same package.We'll look at: `from . import module` and `from .module import something`and also: `import…

221: How to get pytest to import your code under test

Jun 03, 2024 7m

We've got some code we want to test, and some tests.The tests need to be able to import the code under test, or at least the API to it, in order to run tests against it.How do we do that? How do we…

220: Getting the most out of PyCon, including juggling - Rob Ludwick

May 04, 2024 40m

PyCon US is just around the corner. I've asked Rob Ludwick to come on the show to discuss how to get the most out of your PyCon experience. There's a lot to do. A lot of activities to juggle,…

219: Building Django Apps & SaaS Pegasus - Cory Zue

Apr 24, 2024 48m

I'm starting a SaaS project using Django, and there are tons of decisions right out of the gate. To help me navigate these decisions, I've brought on Cory Zue. Cory is the creator of SaaS Pegasus,…

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Test & Code has published 237 episodes since August 2015, covering topics in Education, How To.

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Test & Code is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 31m.