Brian Okken

Lead Software Engineer
Author of “Python Testing with pytest” #Python #pytest :python:

Podcast: https://PythonBytes.fm
pytest course: https://courses.pythontest.com

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2026-01-16 00:16:52 UTC

I’m tired of getting emails for services with essentially “we laid off a bunch of engineers to better serve you and that’s why we’re raising our prices. To serve you. We promise it’s for you. And not just because our CEO needs a bigger bonus. But yeah, enjoy the same service, now with ads, at a higher price.”

2026-01-13 22:55:28 UTC

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This is awesomely funny

2025-12-07 00:49:26 UTC

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Filtering settings
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2025-11-14 20:43:59 UTC

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And t-shirts

2025-10-13 02:37:37 UTC

I set my phone to DnD.
You have to roll an 18 or better for me to answer

2025-09-17 18:41:53 UTC

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Well, that took long enough.

2025-07-07 04:28:05 UTC

I could use some sci-fi audio book recommendations. Anyone got some suggestions?

2025-03-05 22:52:37 UTC

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Late 90s, I flew from SF to Boston with a hard drive preconfigured and loaded with a new set of software for a test system.
It was deemed the fastest way to deploy a critical patch. And I could be there to manually test the system afterwards.

2025-02-19 16:12:19 UTC

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Got a favorite?

2025-02-07 18:53:28 UTC

Mocking in Python with unittest.mock
- re-release of 2021 episode with Michael Foord
- Test & Code
https://testandcode.com/episodes/unittest-mock
#Python #testing

2025-01-31 18:34:38 UTC

pytest-mock : Mocking in pytest
Test & Code episode
https://testandcode.com/episodes/pytest-mock
- Why the pytest-mock plugin is awesome
- Mocking, patching, monkeypatching
- Mocks, fakes, stubs and spies
- Why do we need these for testing
- pytest-mock as a curated wrapper around unittest.mock
#Python #pytest #mock

2025-01-28 15:44:57 UTC

In Python, globals are fine.
- unpopular opinion
A “global” is just global to a module, so it’s not really global, it’s contained in the module namespace.
A module with functions and “global” data can be thought of as a singleton object in a lot of cases.
Chill on the no globals thing.

2024-12-01 18:41:30 UTC

I’m looking forward to Tuesday, as it’s a day that is never “cyber” or “black” and can just be Tuesday.

2024-09-19 22:11:35 UTC

I just started using architecture decision records.
I’m liking it so far, even for solo projects.
I’m just using an in-repo docs/adr folder and using hand copy/paste/modify markdown files with one template file. Nothing fancy.
A couple resources for ADRs
- https://cognitect.com/blog/2011/11/15/documenting-architecture-decisions
- https://www.redhat.com/architecture-decision-records

2024-09-16 19:49:59 UTC

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Like USPS would remember my cell number but forget my address.

2024-09-16 19:47:33 UTC

I think cell carriers should be able to tell this is phishing and just block this
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2024-09-03 19:36:19 UTC

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I can’t count the number of times I’ve had to explain that to my young children.

2024-09-03 14:48:11 UTC

Updates to our terms of use.
No updates. I was just feeling left out.

2024-08-25 21:41:12 UTC

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Either of you have any idea how to pull other info? I’d love to grab maybe
- summary
- links, source, docs, if listed
- min python version
- maybe more stuff

2024-08-25 20:02:39 UTC

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This is cool. Thanks.

2024-08-25 16:47:30 UTC

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Discussion of how the list is produced.
Finding Top pytest Plugins https://pythontest.com/pytest/finding-top-pytest-plugins/

2024-08-25 16:19:42 UTC

Top pytest Plugins | PythonTest https://pythontest.com/top-pytest-plugins/
#Python #pytest

2024-08-09 16:57:16 UTC

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