temporal-python-testing

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured approach to testing Temporal workflows, enabling fast, deterministic feedback and reducing flaky tests by using time-skipping, mocked activities, and pytest-based patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Unit testing: validate individual workflows and activities with instant time progression.
• Integration testing: exercise end-to-end workflows with mocked dependencies and controlled environments.
• Replay testing: verify determinism against production histories to prevent deploy-time regressions.
• Local development guidance: setup instructions for running a Temporal server locally and running tests in isolation.

Quick Start

Install dependencies: pytest and temporalio. Start a local Temporal server for integration/replay tests (optional). Run unit tests with pytest tests/unit. For a full suite, run pytest with markers for unit, integration, and replay tests.