README.md

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Algorand Python Testing is a companion package to Algorand Python that enables efficient unit testing of Algorand Python smart contracts in an offline environment. It emulates key AVM behaviors without requiring a network connection, offering fast and reliable testing capabilities with a familiar Pythonic interface.

Documentation | Algorand Python Documentation

Quick start

The easiest way to use Algorand Python Testing is to instantiate a template with AlgoKit via algokit init -t python. This will give you a full development environment with testing capabilities built-in.

Alternatively, if you want to start from scratch:

1. Ensure you have Python 3.12+

2. Install AlgoKit CLI

3. Install Algorand Python Testing into your project:

   pip install algorand-testing-python

4. Create a test file (e.g., test_contract.py):

   from algopy_testing import algopy_testing_context
   from your_contract import YourContract
   
   def test_your_contract():
       with algopy_testing_context() as context:
           # Arrange
           contract = YourContract()
           expected_result = ... # Your expected result here
   
           # Act
           result = contract.your_method(context.any.uint64())  # Your test code here
   
           # Assert
           assert result == expected_result

5. Run your tests using your preferred Python testing framework (e.g., pytest, unittest)

For more detailed information, check out the full documentation.

Features

• Offline testing environment simulating core AVM functionality
• Compatible with popular Python testing frameworks
• Supports testing of ARC4 contracts, smart signatures, and more
• Provides tools for mocking blockchain state and transactions

Examples

For detailed examples showcasing various testing scenarios, refer to the examples section in the documentation.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to this project! Please read our contributing guide to get started.