What is pytest-django and how do I use it?

What is pytest-django and how do I use it?

pytest-django is a plugin for pytest that provides a set of tools to help you test your Django applications more effectively.

Can you give me an example of a simple test using pytest-django?

Sure! Here's a simple test example:

import pytest
from django.urls import reverse

@pytest.mark.django_db
def test_homepage(client):
    response = client.get(reverse('home'))
    assert response.status_code == 200

What are some advantages of using pytest-django over the built-in Django test framework?

pytest-django offers a more flexible and powerful testing framework, better fixtures, and easier test organization compared to Django's built-in framework.

How do I install pytest-django?

You can install pytest-django using pip:

pip install pytest-django