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Pytest Mocking Strategy

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Master mocking strategy for pytest: when to use autospec=True vs manual mocks, AsyncMock patterns for async code, mock builders and factories, and what should NEVER be mocked. Includes type-safe mock creation patterns and decision matrix for mocking vs real objects.

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Master mocking strategy for pytest: when to use autospec=True vs manual mocks, AsyncMock patterns for async code, mock builders and factories, and what should NEVER be mocked. Includes type-safe mock creation patterns and decision matrix for mocking vs real objects.

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