Apache Airflow Testing: Pytest & Jest Implementation for Workflow Automation
The Apache Airflow testing ecosystem demonstrates a comprehensive approach to quality assurance, leveraging both pytest and jest frameworks for robust test coverage. The repository implements a multi-layered testing strategy with 130 test cases spanning unit and integration tests, focusing on critical components like Flask application initialization, DAG execution, and custom timetable implementations. The testing framework particularly emphasizes system test environment management and parameter passing mechanisms between test commands and task environments. Qodo Tests Hub provides developers with valuable insights into Airflow's testing patterns by offering organized access to these real-world test implementations. Through the platform, developers can explore how Airflow handles complex testing scenarios, from pod launcher role configurations to timetable serialization, making it easier to understand and adopt proven testing practices. The repository's test structure serves as a practical reference for implementing similar testing approaches in workflow automation projects.
Path | Test Type | Language | Description |
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helm_tests/webserver/test_pdb_webserver.py |
unit
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python | This Python unit test verifies Pod Disruption Budget configurations for the Apache Airflow webserver in Helm deployments. |
helm_tests/webserver/test_webserver.py |
unit
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python | This pytest unit test verifies Airflow webserver deployment configuration and functionality in Helm charts |
providers/src/airflow/providers/edge/example_dags/integration_test.py |
integration
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python | This Airflow integration test verifies critical DAG functionalities including task mapping, branching, error handling, and long-running operations in standard deployment configurations. |
tests_common/test_utils/gcp_system_helpers.py |
unit
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python | This pytest unit test verifies GCP system operations and authentication workflows in Apache Airflow. |
tests_common/pytest_plugin.py |
unit
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python | This pytest unit test framework verifies Airflow’s core testing infrastructure including DAG creation, task execution, and database operations. |
tests_common/test_utils/__init__.py |
unit
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python | This Python unit test verifies core utility functions and constants used across the Apache Airflow testing framework. |
tests_common/test_utils/api_connexion_utils.py |
unit
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python | This Python unit test verifies API Connexion authentication and authorization utilities for Apache Airflow’s security framework. |
tests_common/test_utils/asserts.py |
unit
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python | This Python unit test verifies database query patterns and assertion utilities for Apache Airflow’s database interactions. |
tests_common/test_utils/azure_system_helpers.py |
unit
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python | This pytest unit test verifies Azure system testing utilities and helpers for Apache Airflow’s Azure integration components. |
tests_common/test_utils/db.py |
unit
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python | This Python unit test suite verifies database operations and cleanup utilities for Apache Airflow components. |