Use pytest as a unit testing framework for pull requests

[Chris-Schnaufer]

The use of a testing framework as part of a pull request provides some assurance that any changes in the Pull Request doesn't negatively impact existing code and functionality. This ticket suggests pytest as a mechanism for providing the testing framework.

Tags: pull request, python, pytest, testing, framework, quality

Description

Running a set of unit tests on a Pull Request as a part of acceptance criteria allows the inclusion of new unit tests as part of a pull request, as well as providing a level of assurance that changes haven't negatively impacted existing code.

Completion Criteria

• A testing framework is decided upon
• Unit tests are run as part of a Pull Request
• The use of unit tests are documented
• How to write a unit test is documented (only the environment specifics, not the why or what coverage is & etc - references to non-environment specific documentation is encouraged)