The Pro Way to Run PyTest Tests (Mastering the -k Flag)

Описание: Execute precise test selection with PyTest to streamline your workflow and elevate your efficiency as a QA Automation Engineer.

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📖 What You'll Learn In This Video

Stop running all your tests and start running only the tests you need. In this PyTest tutorial, you'll learn the professional way to take control of the test runner. We'll cover the fundamental rules of how PyTest discovers tests and master the command-line flags you'll use every single day to run your test suites with precision.

This is a core skill for any SDET looking to write clean, efficient, and scalable test automation frameworks.

⏰ Timestamps
00:00 - The Problem: Running ALL Your Tests vs. ONLY the Tests You Need
00:19 - Code & Resources for this Tutorial
00:52 - The 4 Rules of PyTest Test Discovery
00:59 - Rule #1: Test File Naming (`test_*.py` or `*_test.py`)
01:31 - Rule #2: Test Function Naming (`test_*`)
02:49 - Rule #3: Test Class Naming (`Test*`)
03:52 - Rule #4: The `__init__` Gotcha in Test Classes
05:05 - How to Run Specific Tests
06:04 - The Dry Run: `--collect-only`
06:45 - The Power of the `-k` Flag (Keyword Selection)
09:08 - Combining Keywords with `or` / `not`
09:55 - Running Tests by Full File Path
11:55 - Must-Know Flags: `-v` (Verbose) and `-s` (Show Prints)

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