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Why a mock doesn’t work

nedbatchelder.com published 2019-08-02

Mocking is a powerful technique for isolating tests. But yours isn’t working. Why!?

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Aug 4, 2019	Why a mock doesn’t work by UkiahSmith	173	76

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