django-tdd

Guide Django TDD workflows using pytest, Factory Boy, and Django REST Framework.

2|Updated Mar 20, 2026
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Skill: django-tdd
Source: https://github.com/multiplex-ai/muggle-ai-teams/tree/main/skills/django-tdd
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/multiplex-ai/muggle-ai-teams --skill django-tdd-multiplex-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Guides teams through risk-reducing test-driven development for Django projects using pytest, factory_boy, and Django REST Framework.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured TDD workflow for Django applications, including model, view, serializer, and API tests.
  • Factory-based test data setup with factory_boy and fixtures in conftest to speed development.
  • DRF API testing and integration checks with pytest-django, ensuring fast feedback and reliable changes.

Quick Start

Install dependencies, configure pytest for Django, and start running tests to adopt TDD in your project.

Frequently Asked Questions about django-tdd

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I set up test-driven development for Django REST Framework APIs?

Django TDD setups use pytest-django for fast feedback and reliable changes. You configure pytest for Django, set up fixtures in conftest, and use Factory Boy factories to create test data for model, view, serializer, and API tests.

What is the best way to structure Django test data with Factory Boy and pytest?

Using Factory Boy with pytest provides factory-based test data setup for Django projects. You define factories to generate test data and register them as fixtures in conftest, speeding up development and ensuring consistent test data generation.

Does pytest work with Django REST Framework for API testing?

Yes, pytest works with Django REST Framework for API testing and integration checks. You use pytest-django to run tests, ensuring fast feedback and reliable changes across your REST APIs, serializers, and views.

How do I configure pytest and Django settings for tests?

Configuring pytest for Django tests involves setting up the pytest-django plugin and configuring Django settings for tests. You then organize fixtures in conftest and Factory Boy factories to support a structured TDD workflow.

Can I use mocks and fixtures in a Django TDD workflow with pytest?

Django TDD workflows with pytest fully support fixtures and mocks. You configure fixtures in conftest and use Factory Boy to generate test data, enabling test-heavy workflows that require fast feedback and robust integration checks.

When do I need Factory Boy factories in Django tests?

You need Factory Boy factories in Django tests when automating test data creation for model, view, serializer, and API tests. Factories replace manual data setup, speeding up development and ensuring consistent test data for pytest-django tests.