How do I test redirects in Django views?

How do I test redirects in Django views?

To test redirects in Django views, you can use the Client class from django.test. It allows you to simulate requests and check the response.

Can you show me a code example?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

from django.test import TestCase, Client

class MyViewTests(TestCase):
    def setUp(self):
        self.client = Client()

    def test_redirect(self):
        response = self.client.get('/old-url/')
        self.assertRedirects(response, '/new-url/')

What does assertRedirects do?

assertRedirects checks that the response is a redirect and verifies the target URL. It also checks the status code.

Are there any other assertions I can use?

Yes, you can use assertions like assertEqual, assertContains, and assertTemplateUsed to validate different aspects of your views.