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Testing in Django REST Framework

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Overview

Switch from manual testing with `send_request.py` to automated testing using Django REST Framework's built-in testing capabilities. This course will help you understand the basics of writing tests for your API endpoints, improving reliability, and ensuring your code functions as expected.

Syllabus

Unit 1: Introduction to Django Testing

Modify Existing Test Case
Add a Modulus Test Method
Fix List Comparison Assertion
Testing for Correct Instances
Validate Dictionary Fields with Tests

Unit 2: Mocking the Database Using Fixtures in Django

Add and Validate a New Item to Fixture
Add Default Field Test Case
Create a Fixture and Tests
Fix the Missing Priority Fields

Unit 3: Testing API Endpoints in Django REST Framework

Set Up Your First API Test
Adding Tests for Creating Todos
Test Todo API with POST Requests
Update Todo Item Test
Extending Update Tests
Retrieve Todo Item Details
Test Todo Deletion in Django

Unit 4: Testing Complex API in Django REST Framework

Add Advanced Filtering Test
Sorting Todos by Task Field
Testing a Non-Existing Page
Combining Filters, Sort, and Pagination

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