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5.4 test -- Regression tests package for Python

The test package contains all regression tests for Python as well as the modules test_support and regrtest.py. test_support is used to enhance your tests while regrtest.py drives the testing suite.

Each module in the test package whose name starts with 'test_' is a testing suite for a specific module or feature. All new tests should be written using the unittest module; using unittest is not required but makes the tests more flexible and maintenance of the tests easier. Some older tests are written to use doctest and a ``traditional'' testing style; these styles of tests will not be covered.

• 5.4.1 [test.testsupport]test.test_support -- -- Utility functions for tests
• 5.4.2 Writing Unit Tests for the test package
• 5.4.3 Running tests Using regrtest.py

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Release 2.3, documentation updated on July 29, 2003.