To run tests for the helixml/run-python-helix-app project, follow these detailed steps:

Prerequisites

Ensure that you have Python installed on your system. The project is written in Python, and therefore, requires a compatible version of Python to execute the tests. You can check if Python is installed by running:

python --version

Or:

python3 --version

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Clone the repository to your local machine using Git. This will allow you to have a local copy of the project files.

git clone https://github.com/helixml/run-python-helix-app.git

Navigate into the cloned repository:

cd run-python-helix-app

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Before running the tests, install the required dependencies. The project may include a requirements.txt file for managing dependencies. You can install the dependencies using pip:

pip install -r requirements.txt

If the project uses a different method for managing dependencies, refer to the respective documentation contained within the repository.

Step 3: Running Tests

The project typically uses a testing framework such as unittest, pytest, or another similar tool. Determine which framework is being used by checking the imports in the test files located in the project’s tests directory or the equivalent.

Using pytest

If the project utilizes pytest, you can run the tests using the following command:

pytest

To run tests in a specific file, use:

pytest path/to/test_file.py

To get detailed output, including the test names and their results, you can use the -v option:

pytest -v

Using unittest

If the tests are defined using the unittest framework, execute the tests from the command line as follows:

python -m unittest discover

Alternatively, to run tests from a specific test file:

python -m unittest path/to/test_file.py

Step 4: Viewing Test Results

After running the tests, the framework will provide output indicating the success or failure of each test. Pay attention to any failures or errors to debug as necessary.

In the case of a failed test, the output will give the specific lines in the code that caused the failure along with any relevant error messages, allowing for quick identification and resolution of issues.

Step 5: Continuous Integration (Optional)

If you aim to integrate testing into a continuous integration (CI) pipeline, configure your CI tool (such as GitHub Actions, Travis CI, etc.) to run the tests automatically on commits or pull requests. The specific configuration will depend on the CI tool being utilized and will typically involve specifying the test commands in the configuration files, such as .github/workflows/ci.yml for GitHub Actions.

Conclusion

Follow the outlined steps to successfully run tests for the helixml/run-python-helix-app project, whether using pytest, unittest, or another framework. Adjust commands as necessary based on the specific project structure and testing framework in use.

Source: internal project guidelines.