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Python Python Testing Be Assertive Quantitative Assertions

Anwar Rizalman
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Anwar Rizalman
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Why when using assert, the 'self.' is not used?

Because in this video the assertEqual is use with the self keyword.

Thank you

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Chris Freeman
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Chris Freeman
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Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
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The assert is a built-in statement that is not dependent on the testing framework or the current instance.

The self is used to reference all other items that are related to the current instance being tested. self is also used before the asserted conditional, such as, assertNotEqual because it is a method of the current test class instance.

Post back if you have more questions. Good luck!