How do I set up test cases in Django using fixtures?

How do I set up test cases in Django using fixtures?

To set up test cases in Django using fixtures, you first need to create a fixture file in JSON or YAML format that contains the data you want to load into your database for testing.

What format should the fixture file be in?

The fixture file can be in JSON, YAML, or XML format. JSON is commonly used because it's easy to read and write.

Can you show me an example of a fixture file?

Sure! Here's a simple example in JSON format:

[
  {
    "model": "app_name.ModelName",
    "pk": 1,
    "fields": {
      "field1": "value1",
      "field2": "value2"
    }
  }
]

How do I load the fixture data into my tests?

You can load the fixture data in your test case by using the fixtures attribute in your test class, like this:

def setUp(self):
    self.fixtures = ['fixture_file_name']