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How to Mock a Dockerfile Multi-Stage Build in Python

Simulate a Dockerfile multi-stage build process in Python using dataclasses to validate stage ordering and file availability before you write the real Dockerfile.

dockerfile multi-stage simulation
Python
from dataclasses import dataclass
from pathlib import Path


@dataclass
class BuildStage:
    name: str
    base_image: str
    files: list[str]
    commands: list[str]


def run_build(stage: BuildStage, context_dir: Path):
    print(f"=== Stage: {stage.name} (base: {stage.base_image}) ===")
    for file in stage.file…
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How to Mock a GitHub Actions Workflow in Python

Build a dataclass-based model of a GitHub Actions workflow and simulate its execution to validate steps and outputs before deployment.

github-actions dataclasses mock
Python
import json
from dataclasses import dataclass, asdict
from typing import List, Dict, Any


@dataclass
class Step:
    name: str
    run: str


@dataclass
class Job:
    name: str
    steps: List[Step]
    runs_on: str = "ubuntu-latest"


@dataclass
class Workflow:
    name: str
    jobs: List[Job]

    def to_github_a…
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How to Mock a Kubernetes Rolling Update with maxSurge in Python

Simulate a Kubernetes rolling update with maxSurge policy, tracking peak and final replica counts during roll transitions.

kubernetes rolling-update maxsurge
Python
from collections import deque

class RollingUpdateMaxSurge:
    def __init__(self, replicas, max_surge):
        self.replicas = replicas
        self.max_surge = max_surge
        self.available = replicas
        self.history = deque()

    def roll(self, desired_replicas):
        """
        Simulate a rolling upd…
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How to Simulate Blue-Green Deployment Switch in Python

A mock Blue-Green deployment class that deploys new versions to an inactive environment, runs a health check, switches traffic, and supports rollback in Python.

deployment blue-green mock
Python
import random
import time

class BlueGreenDeployment:
    def __init__(self, initial_env="blue"):
        self.environments = {"blue": "v1.0", "green": "v1.0"}
        self.active_env = initial_env
        self.running = True

    def deploy_new_version(self, version, target_env):
        if target_env == self.active_…
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How to Simulate a Packer AMI Build in Python

A simple Python class that mimics a Packer AMI build lifecycle — creates a build object, transitions its state to completed, and prints a JSON snapshot.

packer ami mock
Python
import json


class PackerBuildMock:
    def __init__(self, name, ami_id, region="us-east-1", state="pending"):
        self.name = name
        self.ami_id = ami_id
        self.region = region
        self.state = state

    def build(self):
        if self.state == "pending":
            self.state = "completed"
  …
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How to simulate GitLab CI stages in Python

Build a lightweight Python mock of GitLab CI pipeline stages to test job sequencing and output locally.

gitlab ci simulation
Python
def mock_gitlab_ci_stages():
    stages = ["build", "test", "deploy"]
    stage_status = {}

    for stage in stages:
        jobs = []

        if stage == "build":
            jobs = ["compile", "package"]
        elif stage == "test":
            jobs = ["unit", "integration", "e2e"]
        elif stage == "deploy":…
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How to simulate a Jenkins pipeline in Python

Simulate a Jenkins-style pipeline in Python by running sequential stages and checking aggregate success.

jenkins pipeline simulation
Python
def run_stage(name, duration, fn):
    print(f"[Pipeline] Running stage: {name}")
    result = fn()
    print(f"[Pipeline] Stage '{name}' completed in {duration}s -> {result}")
    return result

def build_project():
    print("  compiling source...")
    return "BUILD_OK"

def run_tests():
    print("  executing unit…
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How to simulate a database migration init container mock in Python

A mock init container that runs environment checks and a staged database migration job before the main application starts, printing progress to stdout.

init-container migration simulation
Python
```python
class MigrationJob:
    def __init__(self, name, steps):
        self.name = name
        self.steps = steps
        self.current_step = 0
        self.status = "pending"

    def run(self):
        print(f"Initializing migration job: {self.name}")
        for step in self.steps:
            self.current_ste…
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Mock Kubernetes HPA CPU Scaling in Python

Python function that simulates CPU utilization and calculates desired replicas using the Kubernetes HPA formula.

kubernetes hpa autoscaling
Python
import random
import time


def simulate_cpu_utilization(target_utilization=50, samples=10):
    """Simulate CPU utilization readings for HPA mock."""
    utilizations = []
    for _ in range(samples):
        # Simulate fluctuating CPU with random noise around target
        current = target_utilization + random.unif…
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PodDisruptionBudget minAvailable in Python

Simulate a Kubernetes PodDisruptionBudget check for minAvailable and maxUnavailable constraints with a Python class.

kubernetes pdb simulation
Python
class PodDisruptionBudget:
    def __init__(self, name, min_available=None, max_unavailable=None):
        self.name = name
        self.min_available = min_available
        self.max_unavailable = max_unavailable

    def check_availability(self, ready_pods):
        if self.min_available is not None:
            ret…
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