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unittest-mock
Safeguard articles tagged "unittest-mock" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
3 articles
DevSecOps
How Does Python Mock Work, and Is It a Security Risk?
Python mock is part of the standard library and is safe to use, but leaning on it carelessly can hide real security behavior behind fake return values.
May 27, 20256 min read
DevSecOps
MagicMock in Python: Safe Testing and the Traps to Avoid
MagicMock in Python makes tests easy to write and easy to make lie. Here is how it differs from Mock and how to keep mocks from hiding real security bugs.
May 9, 20255 min read
DevSecOps
Python MagicMock Security: Keeping Test Doubles Honest
Python's MagicMock makes tests fast and isolated, but the same auto-magic that makes it convenient can hide security regressions. Here is how to use it without lying to yourself.
Apr 22, 20255 min read
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