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django-tdd

Automate Django unit, integration, and DRF API tests with pytest-django.

Updated Mar 24, 2026
Search Tags:#testing#tdd#mocking#django#drf#factory_boy#pytest-django
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Source: https://github.com/Oruga420/claude-code-skills/tree/main/django-tdd
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Oruga420/claude-code-skills --skill django-tdd-oruga420

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Django teams struggle with flaky tests, slow feedback loops, and brittle test setups; this skill provides a structured approach to test-driven development in Django using pytest-django, factory_boy, mocking, and DRF testing to improve reliability and speed.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided TDD workflows: step-by-step testing patterns for Django models, views, and APIs.
  • Factory-based fixtures: reusable, reliable test data via factory_boy and custom fixtures.
  • DRF API testing: end-to-end testing patterns for Django REST Framework endpoints with pytest.
  • Test configuration & coverage: sensible defaults for pytest, Django test settings, and coverage reporting.

Quick Start

Run the Django TDD setup to bootstrap tests and run them with pytest.

Frequently Asked Questions about django-tdd

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up pytest-django for reliable test environments?▼

To set up pytest-django, configure pytest.ini, adjust Django test settings, and define fixture patterns with conftest.py to ensure consistent, fast feedback for Django testing workflows.

What's the best way to test Django REST Framework APIs with pytest?▼

The best way to test DRF APIs is using pytest-django to apply end-to-end testing patterns for endpoints, combined with factory_boy for reliable test data and mocking for isolated API tests.

How do I create reusable test data in Django using factory_boy?▼

You create reusable test data in Django by defining factory_boy factories and custom fixtures, replacing brittle test setups with structured, factory-based fixtures guided by TDD workflows.

Can I apply test-driven development workflows to existing Django models and views?▼

Yes, you can apply TDD to existing Django models and views by following guided, step-by-step testing patterns that structure unit, integration, and API tests for reliable feedback loops.

Why are my Django tests flaky and how does mocking help?▼

Django tests are flaky due to brittle test setups; mocking isolates dependencies and factory_boy provides consistent data, applying structured TDD workflows to improve reliability and speed.

Do I need specific test settings to run Django tests with pytest?▼

Yes, you need specific Django test settings and a pytest.ini configuration to run tests with pytest-django, establishing sensible defaults and consistent environments via conftest.py fixtures.

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