Python Test Automation with Pytest and GitHub Actions CI/CD
Build reliable Python tests and automate quality checks in CI/CD pipelines
Created by Artem Istranin
Master Python test automation by learning how to write effective tests with pytest and automate quality checks using GitHub Actions. Explore practical techniques for structuring, executing, and scaling tests in real-world development workflows. Build confidence in your code by catching issues early and streamlining your CI/CD process.
Packt | Aug 2026 | 683 min
What You Will Learn
You will start with the basics of testing and pytest, then move step by step through advanced patterns like fixtures, mocking, and parametrization. Realistic coding challenges and demonstrations help you apply each concept. The final sections guide you in connecting your tests to automated workflows using GitHub Actions.
Key Features
- Create maintainable unit, integration, and API tests using pytest in real projects
- Automate test execution and coverage checks with GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines
- Apply fixtures, mocking, and parametrization to handle complex testing scenarios
Target Audience
Ideal for Python developers, backend engineers, and API specialists who want to strengthen their automated testing skills and integrate reliable tests into CI/CD pipelines. You should be comfortable writing Python functions and classes, but no prior experience with pytest or automated testing frameworks is needed.
