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= Testing Python functions

You can test Python functions locally on your computer. The default project contains a `test_func.py` file, which provides a simple unit test for functions.

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The default test framework for Python functions is `unittest`. You can use a different test framework if you prefer.
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.Prerequisites

* To run Python functions tests locally, you must install the required dependencies:
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[source,terminal]
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$ pip install -r requirements.txt
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.Procedure

. Navigate to the folder for your function that contains the `test_func.py` file.

. Run the tests:
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[source,terminal]
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$ python3 test_func.py
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