165: pytest xfail policy and workflow

A discussion of how to use the xfail feature of pytest to help with communication on software projects. The episode covers: What is xfail Why I use it Using reason effectively by including issue tracking numbers Using xfail_strict Adding --runxfail when transitioning from development to feature freeze What to do about test failures How all of this might help with team communication Full TranscriptSponsored By:Patreon Supporters: Help support the show with as little as $1 per month and be the first to know when new episodes come out.