Practice Best Practices (5.6) - Chapter 10: Testing, Debugging, and Logging

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Question 1.
What are independent tests and why are they important?
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Focus on the concept of isolation in testing.
Question 2.
Name two logging levels in Python.
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Think of levels indicating severity.
3Question 3.
What is the purpose of independent tests?
- To save time
- To ensure clarity in results
- To complicate tests
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Think about the advantages of isolation.
4Question 4.
True or False: Using logging is essential only during development.
- True
- False
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Consider the need for ongoing monitoring.
Question 5.
You are tasked with improving the logging system of an existing application. What steps would you take to ensure effective logging practices?
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Consider how logs are currently handled and what improvements can be made.
Question 6.
Draft a set of unit tests for a function that calculates the factorial of a number, including edge cases.
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Factorial has unique properties worth testing.

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