What is a mocking library in Python?

What is a mocking library in Python?

A mocking library in Python is used to create mock objects for testing purposes, allowing you to simulate behavior.

Can you give me an example of how to use a mocking library?

Sure! You can use the unittest.mock library to create a mock object. For example:

from unittest.mock import Mock

mock_obj = Mock()
mock_obj.method.return_value = 'Hello'
print(mock_obj.method())  # Outputs: Hello

What are some popular mocking libraries in Python?

Some popular mocking libraries include unittest.mock, pytest-mock, and moto for mocking AWS services.

How do I install a mocking library?

You can install libraries like pytest-mock using pip. Just run pip install pytest-mock in your terminal.