Pytest-Ansible: Simplifying Automation and Streamlining Testing

Ruchi Pakhle (~ruchi5)


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Pytest-ansible is a powerful Python testing framework that seamlessly integrates with Ansible, the popular automation and configuration management tool. It serves as a bridge between the worlds of Ansible and pytest, combining their strengths to create an efficient and streamlined approach to automation and testing. Imagine having a magical potion that combines the best aspects of Ansible and pytest into a single elixir – that's pytest-ansible! It enables developers and testers to write comprehensive and automated tests for their Ansible playbooks and roles, ensuring the reliability and stability of infrastructure and application deployments.

Pytest-ansible offers the best of both worlds – the automation prowess of Ansible and the testing flexibility of pytest. By combining their strengths, simplifies test automation, boosts efficiency, and elevates the quality of your Ansible playbooks and roles. So, grab your wands and delve into the magical realm of pytest-ansible, where automation and testing come together in perfect harmony!

In this PyCon'23 presentation, we dive deep into the powerful pytest-ansible plugin, showcasing how it revolutionizes automation and testing workflows for Python developers. Join us as we explore the seamless integration of Ansible within pytest, enabling users to orchestrate complex tasks effortlessly and ensure the utmost code reliability. The outline for this talk is as follows:

  • Introduction to pytest-ansible: Understanding the Core Concepts and Architecture [3 minutes]
  • Leveraging the Power of Ansible for Test Automation: Best Practices and Strategies [3 minutes]
  • Building Dynamic Test Environments with pytest-ansible: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough [9 minutes]
  • Advanced Test Cases and Data-Driven Testing with pytest-ansible [3 minutes]
  • Continuous Integration and pytest-ansible: Seamlessly Integrating Testing Pipelines [5 minutes]
  • Pitfalls to Avoid: Common Challenges and Troubleshooting Tips [2 minutes]
  • Q&A [5 minutes]

Prerequisites:

This talk requires familiarity and understanding of the following:

  • Python and Pytest

If you want to write test cases using Pytest-ansible and scale software delivery this talk will interest you!

Speaker Info:

Ruchi is a Software Engineer at Red Hat in the Ansible DevTools team working on solving some exciting and critical problems in the Ansible DevTools team. She is also a passionate programmer, active open-source enthusiast, and a learner by heart having a very diverse technical skillset. She has previously worked at Red Hat, AsyncAPI & Cuvette. She is deeply passionate about DevOps & Automation. She is always keen to give back to the community via programs like MLSA, Women Who Code, etc, and love networking and being part of communities as they give an opportunity to have meaningful conversations with like-minded people.

Speaker Links:

  • Personal blog
  • Technical blog
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • GitHub
  • Past talks: LFX'23, LFX Mentorship Showcase, Women Who Code Frontend Talk Show
  • Open Source contributions:
    • (LFX) Linux Foundation Mentorship Program'22 Fellow @Open Horizon
    • AsyncAPI Mentorship Program'22 Mentee
    • Harvard WECode'22 Scholar
    • Contributions to various open-source projects — Moja Global, AsyncAPI, Open Horizon and more!

Section: Developer tools and automation
Type: Talks
Target Audience: Beginner
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