Chapter 12. Testing
Testing is the process of ensuring that the code you write performs in the way it was intended. Testing encompasses many different aspects that are relevant to a Pylons application. For example, it is important the libraries do what they are supposed to, that the controllers return the correct HTML pages for the actions they are performing, and that the application behaves in a way that the users find intuitive.
Here are some of the many reasons why writing effective tests is a very good idea when developing a Pylons application:
- Fast refactoring:
Over the course of most software development projects you'll find that a lot of the code you wrote at the very start of the project is modified before the final release. This isn't ...
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