How can I use mocks in Django testing?

How can I use mocks in Django testing?

You can use the unittest.mock library to create mocks in your Django tests. This allows you to simulate objects and control their behavior.

Can you give me an example of mocking a database call?

Sure! You can use patch to mock a database call. For example:

from unittest.mock import patch

@patch('myapp.models.MyModel.objects.get')
def test_my_view(self, mock_get):
    mock_get.return_value = MyModel(name='Test')
    response = self.client.get('/my-url/')
    assert response.status_code == 200

What are some common pitfalls when using mocks?

Common pitfalls include over-mocking, which can lead to tests that don't reflect real behavior, and forgetting to reset mocks between tests.