Overview
Explore mutation testing in Python using Cosmic Ray in this 41-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2024. Dive into the concept of systematically mutating source code to validate test suites, learning how small changes to a program's code can reveal weaknesses in testing. Discover the challenges and complexities of implementing mutation testing, with a focus on Cosmic Ray, an open-source tool for Python. Examine real-world cases where Cosmic Ray has helped developers enhance their test suites and improve implementations. Gain valuable insights into this fascinating yet underutilized testing technique, applicable to software development across various programming languages.
Syllabus
Mutation Testing in Python with Cosmic Ray — Austin Bingham
Taught by
EuroPython Conference