How to run an individual Django test in PyDev












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PyDev makes it easy to run individual Python unit tests with a contextual menu: right click on the test name, Run as -> Python Unit-test.



In a Django project however, the same functionality cannot be used as the default test runner does not load the Django apps before running the tests (so we get an exception AppRegistryNotReady: Apps aren't loaded yet.).



It is possible with PyDev to run all tests in a Django project (right click on the project -> Django -> Run Django Tests (manage.py test)) but that can take quite some time for large projects. I would need a UI to call manage.py test myapp.tests.FooTest.test_creation directly.



Is there a way to run a single Django unit test in PyDev?










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    PyDev makes it easy to run individual Python unit tests with a contextual menu: right click on the test name, Run as -> Python Unit-test.



    In a Django project however, the same functionality cannot be used as the default test runner does not load the Django apps before running the tests (so we get an exception AppRegistryNotReady: Apps aren't loaded yet.).



    It is possible with PyDev to run all tests in a Django project (right click on the project -> Django -> Run Django Tests (manage.py test)) but that can take quite some time for large projects. I would need a UI to call manage.py test myapp.tests.FooTest.test_creation directly.



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      PyDev makes it easy to run individual Python unit tests with a contextual menu: right click on the test name, Run as -> Python Unit-test.



      In a Django project however, the same functionality cannot be used as the default test runner does not load the Django apps before running the tests (so we get an exception AppRegistryNotReady: Apps aren't loaded yet.).



      It is possible with PyDev to run all tests in a Django project (right click on the project -> Django -> Run Django Tests (manage.py test)) but that can take quite some time for large projects. I would need a UI to call manage.py test myapp.tests.FooTest.test_creation directly.



      Is there a way to run a single Django unit test in PyDev?










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      PyDev makes it easy to run individual Python unit tests with a contextual menu: right click on the test name, Run as -> Python Unit-test.



      In a Django project however, the same functionality cannot be used as the default test runner does not load the Django apps before running the tests (so we get an exception AppRegistryNotReady: Apps aren't loaded yet.).



      It is possible with PyDev to run all tests in a Django project (right click on the project -> Django -> Run Django Tests (manage.py test)) but that can take quite some time for large projects. I would need a UI to call manage.py test myapp.tests.FooTest.test_creation directly.



      Is there a way to run a single Django unit test in PyDev?







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          I think the best bet here is to use pytest along with https://pytest-django.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ (then, inside of PyDev go to the preferences PyDev > PyUnit and choose Py.test as the test runner).



          With that in-place you should be able to run individual unit tests from PyDev.



          i.e.: When in the editor with the test file open, use Ctrl+Shift+Up (or Down) to navigate to the test you want and then with the test name selected use Ctrl+F9 (then Enter to run the test).



          Alternatively you can just press Ctrl+F9 and filter by typing the name of the method(s) you want to run.






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          • Thank you so much, it works great!

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          I think the best bet here is to use pytest along with https://pytest-django.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ (then, inside of PyDev go to the preferences PyDev > PyUnit and choose Py.test as the test runner).



          With that in-place you should be able to run individual unit tests from PyDev.



          i.e.: When in the editor with the test file open, use Ctrl+Shift+Up (or Down) to navigate to the test you want and then with the test name selected use Ctrl+F9 (then Enter to run the test).



          Alternatively you can just press Ctrl+F9 and filter by typing the name of the method(s) you want to run.






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          • Thank you so much, it works great!

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          I think the best bet here is to use pytest along with https://pytest-django.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ (then, inside of PyDev go to the preferences PyDev > PyUnit and choose Py.test as the test runner).



          With that in-place you should be able to run individual unit tests from PyDev.



          i.e.: When in the editor with the test file open, use Ctrl+Shift+Up (or Down) to navigate to the test you want and then with the test name selected use Ctrl+F9 (then Enter to run the test).



          Alternatively you can just press Ctrl+F9 and filter by typing the name of the method(s) you want to run.






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          • Thank you so much, it works great!

            – pintoch
            Jan 14 at 16:49














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          I think the best bet here is to use pytest along with https://pytest-django.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ (then, inside of PyDev go to the preferences PyDev > PyUnit and choose Py.test as the test runner).



          With that in-place you should be able to run individual unit tests from PyDev.



          i.e.: When in the editor with the test file open, use Ctrl+Shift+Up (or Down) to navigate to the test you want and then with the test name selected use Ctrl+F9 (then Enter to run the test).



          Alternatively you can just press Ctrl+F9 and filter by typing the name of the method(s) you want to run.






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          I think the best bet here is to use pytest along with https://pytest-django.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ (then, inside of PyDev go to the preferences PyDev > PyUnit and choose Py.test as the test runner).



          With that in-place you should be able to run individual unit tests from PyDev.



          i.e.: When in the editor with the test file open, use Ctrl+Shift+Up (or Down) to navigate to the test you want and then with the test name selected use Ctrl+F9 (then Enter to run the test).



          Alternatively you can just press Ctrl+F9 and filter by typing the name of the method(s) you want to run.







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          Thank you so much, it works great!

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