Additional Notes
What is the core rule behind monkeypatching and mocks?
Track: Python
Topic: Testing
Focus: Monkeypatching and Mocks
Python: Monkeypatching and Mocks
Answer
Mock or monkeypatch external systems when the goal is to isolate the rule under test from I/O side effects.
This matters because this is a classic interview seam question because it reveals whether you understand what the test is for.
This matters because this is a classic interview seam question because it reveals whether you understand what the test is for.
Topics: Monkeypatching and Mocks Python Testing