[py-svn] r59704 - py/extradoc/talk/pycon-us-2009

[briandorsey at codespeak.net]

Author: briandorsey
Date: Mon Nov  3 23:59:02 2008
New Revision: 59704

Modified:
   py/extradoc/talk/pycon-us-2009/proposal-pytest-begin.txt
Log:
updated summary, started notes to reviewers


Modified: py/extradoc/talk/pycon-us-2009/proposal-pytest-begin.txt
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--- py/extradoc/talk/pycon-us-2009/proposal-pytest-begin.txt	(original)
+++ py/extradoc/talk/pycon-us-2009/proposal-pytest-begin.txt	Mon Nov  3 23:59:02 2008
@@ -28,15 +28,21 @@
 
 Tutorial Summary: 
 
-XXX modify and refine 
+XXX: this needs to be shorter: max 100 words.
 
-This tutorial introduces to automated testing for Python
-and discusses basic usage of py.test. 
-We walk through the implementation of tests, layered setup of test state and debugging
-facilities and point out differences to other test tools.  XXX
-We discuss and walk through the current feature set including
-using and writing extensions for running Javascript tests or
-testing the format of text documents.  
+This tutorial introduces automated testing for Python using py.test
+(http://codespeak.net/py/dist/test.html).  We begin with a very short overview
+of testing in Python and where unit testing py.test fit in.  The rest of the
+tutorial is hands on: a short introduction of something new followed by
+exercises to experiment with it.  First is basic usage of py.test and the
+features which simplify your test writing experience.  We walk through the
+implementation of tests, setup and teardown of test state,  debugging
+facilities and point out similarities/differences to other test tools.  We talk
+about command line options which save time running and debugging your tests.
+We then drop briefly into lecture mode and discuss additional features useful
+in particular circumstances, such as running Javascript tests, testing the
+format of text documents, or using py.test in a build system.  We will close
+with time to answer questions and discuss topics from the students.
 
 Outline for review: