Python Test Development: Introduction and Practice

Name: Python Test Development: Introduction and Practice
ISBN: 9787115586483

陈晓伍Posts & Telecom Press · ChinaMay 2022

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Word count: 191K words
Chapters: 36
ISBN: 9787115586483

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Summary

This book consists of two main parts. The first part focuses on the fundamentals of Python, guiding readers from scratch into Python web development testing. The second part focuses on the development practice of a Python web project, walking readers step by step through the process of developing such a project.

This is an introductory book on Python web test development. From the most basic Python concepts and syntax to the final hands-on Python web project, it covers the fundamental knowledge and practical methods needed for Python web test development, making it highly suitable for those preparing to transition into Python web test development.

The book also introduces some advanced features of Python, such as syntactic sugar, built-in expressions, and magic attributes.

It is therefore also an advanced Python tutorial, suited to readers who already have some basic Python knowledge and wish to improve their Python programming skills.

Finally, the book consistently takes practice as its central theme: beyond explaining Python syntax, it devotes more attention to the practical application of the language.

Editor's review

Python Test Development: Getting Started and in Practice is a precisely positioned, hands-on guide to both the fundamentals and real-world application of the craft. The author, Chen Xiaowu, a senior engineer with years of frontline test development experience at internet companies, has systematically organized his hard-won practical expertise. The book's most notable strength is that it does not merely list Python syntax or testing theory; instead, it builds a complete, from-zero-to-one knowledge loop. Centered on the ideas of "shift-left testing" and automated testing, it guides readers step by step through building efficient, reliable test solutions with Python in agile development environments. The content covers key areas including API testing, web UI automation, mobile testing, and performance testing, with a focus on the practical use of mainstream frameworks and tools such as Pytest, Selenium, Appium, and Locust. The code examples and project practices are drawn from real work scenarios and are highly relevant for reference. For readers hoping to transition into or get started in test development, this book offers a clear learning path and a solid practical foundation, helping beginners avoid getting lost in a vast technology stack. Its pragmatic style, focused on solving real engineering problems, makes it a rare "learn it and use it" technical handbook.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Software test engineers with basic Python syntax knowledge who wish to move into test development
Students or graduates in computer-related majors who want to understand and enter the field of test development
Beginners among developers who want to improve code quality and build automated testing capabilities
Team technical leads or project managers who need a systematic reference for establishing a team's testing system

Not a good fit for

Complete beginners with no programming background and no familiarity with Python
Senior testing experts seeking in-depth research or academic discussion of testing theory

Reading tips

Read the chapters in order and work through the sample code for each chapter; hands-on practice is key to mastering test development skills
As you read, relate the book's project cases to your own work or study scenarios, and try imitating and adapting them
Focus on the sections on test framework design principles and best practices, which matter more than simply memorizing tool usage

About the publisher

Posts & Telecom Press China · Founded in 1953

Posts & Telecom Press is known for its strengths in science and technology, computing, and information and communications titles, and has extended its publishing into photography, art, software learning, and inspirational growth, giving it a fairly diverse range. Its catalog includes computing and communications works such as Refactoring and Patterns (Revised Edition) and Huawei Switch Learning Guide (Second Edition), alongside bilingual collector's editions such as The Little Prince (Chinese-English-French illustrated collector's edition), The Great Gatsby, and Three Days to See. Beijing Ten Years: 1980-1990 and Ghost Blade: WLOP Personal Illustration Collection reflect its presence in photography and art. Its authors include Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Helen Keller, Joshua Kerievsky, Wang Da, Zhang Zhaozeng, and WLOP.

版权信息
内容提要
前言
第1章 Python基础
1.1 Python溯源
1.2 Python环境安装
第2章 Python语法
2.1 初识Python
2.2 基础语法
2.3 逻辑控制语句
2.4 数据结构介绍
2.5 函数介绍
2.6 类与对象
2.7 异常处理
2.8 程序调试
第3章 Python进阶
3.1 特性语法
3.2 并发编程
3.3 打包与发布
第4章常用库实践
4.1 日常类库
4.2 数据存储库
4.3 Web相关库
第5章 Web前端开发基础
5.1 Vue框架学习
5.2 案例实战：任务列表
第6章测试开发实践
6.1 测试代理服务开发（HProxy）
6.2 Mock服务开发（iMock）
6.3 数据查询服务开发（iData）
6.4 API测试平台开发（iAPI）
附录
附录1 数据库结构文件
附录2 整体部署架构
附录3 Nginx完整配置样例
附录4 前后端代码仓库汇总

FAQ

Is this book suitable for complete beginners with zero background?

This book assumes readers already have basic Python programming ability. If you have no programming background at all, it is best to learn Python syntax first before reading this book; otherwise you may encounter comprehension difficulties when applying the tools and frameworks.

Are the technology stack and cases in the book outdated?

This book is written based on mainstream testing technologies of recent years and covers enduring core tools and frameworks such as Pytest, Selenium, and Requests. Although specific tool versions will be updated, the design concepts, practice patterns, and understanding of the test development process set out in the book have long-term reference value.

Can reading this book directly help me land a test development job?

This book provides the core skill system and project practice required for test development roles and is an important learning resource for building a foundation for job applications. But successful job hunting also requires more project practice, algorithm exercises, and targeted knowledge of specific companies' technology stacks; this book can serve as a solid starting point.

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陈晓伍 Author

Chen Xiaowu is an author for whom only limited public information is available. His known work is Python Test Development: Getting Started and Practice, which is classified under programming and design. The book indicates that the author focuses on combining software testing with Python programming and addresses readers who wish to enter the field of test development, with emphasis on both introductory and practical aspects. Based on the available information, the author's educational background, professional experience, and other publications cannot be confirmed, so no further inferences about his life should be made. This introduction is based solely on the work information in the database and highlights the book's thematic positioning: using Python as a tool to explain the fundamentals and practical applications of test development, suitable for beginners to gradually understand the relevant processes and methods. Readers may use the book's content to understand the author's technical focus and writing approach; further information may be added if more materials become available.