Test & Code

The Python Test Podcast hosted by Brian Okken

Test & Code is a technology podcast hosted by Brian Okken, with 237 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Brian Okken hosts Test & Code, a technology show with 237 episodes published.

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  Episode #238

  238: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish

  Aug 15, 20252 minS0

  <p>A farewell to a fun 10 years.</p><p>Also, I should have tested it better. :)<br>In the audio I got the numbers wrong.  Doh!<br>This is episode 238, not 237. Oh well.</p><p>I'll still be around, of course, at:</p>pythontest.com - where I write about developing software with testspythonbytes.fm - Python news and headlines, delivered directly to your earbuds<p>Thanks for all the fun over the last 10 years.<br>I wish you the best.</p> <br><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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  Episode #237

  237: FastAPI Cloud - Sebastián Ramírez

  Aug 11, 202536 minS0

  <p>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 deployment challenges small teams face. He shares his transition from open-source to startup founder, focusing on simplifying deployment against the complexity of tools like Kubernetes.</p><p>Links:</p>FastAPI CloudFastAPISQLModelTyperOpenAPIPydanticSequoia Open Source Fellowship <br><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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  Episode #236

  236: Git Tips for Testing - Adam Johnson

  Jul 30, 202520 minS0

  <p>In this episode, host Brian Okken and guest Adam Johnson explore essential Git features, highlighted by Adam's updated book, "Boost Your Git DX." </p><p>Key topics include </p>"cherry picking" for selective commits"git stash" for managing in-progress work"git diff", and specifically its `--name-only` flag, which provides a streamlined method for developers to identify which files have changed, which can be used to determine which tests need to be run"git bisect" for efficiently pinpointing bugs. <p>This conversation offers valuable strategies for developers at any skill level to enhance their Git proficiency and optimize their coding wor...

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  Episode #235

  235: pytest-django - Adam Johnson

  Jul 22, 202520 minS0

  <p>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, including improved test management and debugging. Adam addresses transition challenges, evolving fixture practices, and offers tips for optimizing test performance. This episode is a concise guide for developers looking to enhance their testing strategies with pytest-django.</p><p>Links:</p>pytest-django - a plugin for pytest that provides a set of useful tools for testing Django applications and projects. <br><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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  Episode #234

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

  May 8, 20257 minS0

  <p>pytest-metadata is described as a plugin for pytest that provides access to test session metadata. <br>That is such a humble description for such a massively useful plugin. <br>If you're already using pytest-html, you have pytest-metadata already installed, as pytest-metadata is one of the dependencies for pytest-html.<br>However, pytest-metadata is very useful even on its own.</p><p>Links:</p>pytest-metadata - The plugin we're talking about in this episodepytest-base-url - Adds the base URL to the metadata.pytest-html - Displays the metadata at the start of each report. See S2:E6: pytest-html - a plugin that gen...

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