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How to Mock a Fast uv pip sync in Python
Simulate a fast uv pip sync by mocking file operations and subprocess calls to test dependency installation workflows.
import os
import shutil
import subprocess
import sys
import tempfile
from pathlib import Path
def uv_pip_sync_fast_install_mock(requirements_text: str) -> dict:
"""Simulate a fast uv pip sync by mocking file operations and subprocess calls."""
mock_dir = Path(tempfile.mkdtemp(prefix="uv_mock_"))
req_lines…
How to Mock a pipx Install Command in Python
Simulate a pipx install step by validating tool names and printing the exact command output a real pipx run would produce.
import subprocess
import sys
def install_with_pipx(tool_name: str) -> str:
"""
Mock a pipx install step by validating the tool name and
simulating the installation command output.
"""
allowed_tools = {"black", "flake8", "mypy", "ruff"}
if tool_name not in allowed_tools:
raise ValueErr…
Mock pip-compile to Resolve Requirements in Python
A mock function that mimics pip-compile by converting a requirements.in file into pinned, locked package versions.
import subprocess
import tempfile
from pathlib import Path
def compile_requirements_mock(requirements_in: str) -> str:
"""Mock pip-compile: resolve a simple requirements.in into a locked format."""
lines = [line.strip() for line in requirements_in.splitlines() if line.strip() and not line.startswith("#")]
…
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