adopt.rst

Overview

The `adopt.rst` file is a documentation page presenting the "Adopt pytest month" initiative held in April 2015. This initiative aimed to promote and facilitate the adoption of the pytest testing framework in open source Python projects by pairing experienced pytest users ("helpers") with partner projects seeking to integrate pytest into their testing workflows.

This file serves as an informational and motivational resource for potential participants — both helpers and partner projects — outlining the goals, expectations, and process of the adoption month. It provides guidance on what it means to "adopt pytest," criteria for helpers and partner projects, and ways to contribute beyond direct involvement.

This file is written in reStructuredText (reST) format and is intended for inclusion in the pytest documentation, but it is marked as [:orphan:](/projects/286/67223) so it does not appear in any toctree.

File Content Structure and Details

The file is structured as a single-page document composed primarily of headings and descriptive text sections, including:

1. Introduction and Purpose

   • Announces the "adopt pytest month" initiative.

   • Provides context on the schedule (volunteer gathering, project pairing, evaluation).

   • Lists contact points for questions or discussion (Twitter, issue tracker, mailing list).

2. The Ideal pytest Helper

   • Describes the typical volunteer's expected commitment (2-4 hours/week).

   • Lists required skills and familiarity with pytest features (parametrization, conftest usage).

   • Emphasizes that helpers need not be pytest experts in all areas.

   • Invites interested testers to sign up.

3. The Ideal Partner Project

   • Specifies criteria for projects to participate:

     • Open source and Python-based.

     • Automated developer install process.

     • Multiple core developers.

     • At least one official release.

     • Core team support for pytest adoption.

     • Regardless of existing test coverage.

   • Invites projects to sign up.

4. What Does It Mean to "Adopt pytest"?

   • Explains possible definitions of success in adopting pytest.

   • Outlines progressive stages of adoption:

     • Running tests via pytest without errors or failures.

     • Integration with continuous integration (CI) servers.

     • Incrementally improving tests to leverage pytest features (native asserts, fixtures, markers).

     • Identifying needs for new tests or fixtures.

   • Stresses the importance of developer comfort and knowledge with pytest.

   • Notes that projects may decide pytest is not suitable, which is acceptable.

5. Other Ways to Help

   • Encourages promotion of pytest adoption in the open source community.

6. References and Cross-links

   • Links to related pytest documentation topics such as unittest compatibility, assert rewriting, fixtures, markers, and distributed testing.

Classes, Functions, and Methods

This file is purely documentation content and does **not** contain any classes, functions, or methods. It is intended solely for informational purposes within the pytest documentation ecosystem.

Important Implementation Details or Algorithms

• The file uses reStructuredText markup conventions to structure text, including sections, bullet lists, and inline references.

• It employs the :orphan: directive to suppress warnings about the file not being included in any toctree of the documentation.

• Cross-references to other pytest docs are created using reST markup with custom labels for ease of navigation.

• External links (e.g., Twitter, issue tracker, mailing list) are embedded as hyperlinks.

• The document’s tone and structure are designed to encourage community participation rather than provide technical instructions.

Interactions with Other Parts of the System

• The adopt.rst file is part of the larger pytest documentation suite.

• It references other pytest documentation files and sections (such as unittest.html, fixture.html, mark.html, etc.) to provide further reading on pytest features.

• It links to external community resources such as the pytest-dev mailing list and issue tracker where volunteers and project maintainers can coordinate.

• While this file does not interact programmatically with pytest source code or tools, it supports the community ecosystem by fostering adoption and collaboration.

Usage Example

This file is not executable or importable code. Instead, it is rendered as part of the pytest documentation website or manual. Users or developers interested in participating in "adopt pytest month" would read this page to understand the initiative, decide whether to sign up as helpers or partner projects, and learn about expectations.

Visual Diagram: Document Structure Flowchart

flowchart TD
    A[adopt.rst Document] --> B[Introduction & Purpose]
    A --> C[Ideal pytest Helper]
    A --> D[Ideal Partner Project]
    A --> E[Meaning of "Adopt pytest"]
    A --> F[Other Ways to Help]
    A --> G[References & Cross-links]

    B --> B1[Volunteering info and contacts]
    C --> C1[Helper commitments]
    C --> C2[Required pytest knowledge]
    D --> D1[Project criteria]
    E --> E1[Adoption stages]
    E --> E2[Success definitions]
    F --> F1[Promotion encouragement]

Summary

The `adopt.rst` file documents a community-driven initiative to promote pytest adoption in open source Python projects by matching experienced pytest users with projects seeking to improve or start their test suites. It provides clear criteria for helpers and projects, explains the meaning of adoption success, and encourages community participation. This file is an informational resource in the pytest documentation, designed to foster collaboration and growth of the pytest user base.

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