# Unit Testing Guide - be-lcca

This document provides instructions on how to set up and run unit tests for the **be-lcca** project.

## 1. Preparation

### Install Dependencies
Ensure you have all dependencies installed. This project uses `poetry`.

```bash
# Install dependencies
poetry install
```

## 2. Configuration

### Pytest Configuration
Ensure the `pytest.ini` file in the root directory points to the `unit` test folder:

```ini
[pytest]
testpaths = tests/unit
python_files = test_*.py
asyncio_mode = auto
```

## 3. Running Tests

### Run Unit Tests
To run all unit tests in the project:

```bash
poetry run pytest tests/unit
```

### Run Specific Unit Test File
```bash
poetry run pytest tests/unit/test_specific_feature.py
```

## 4. Best Practices

- **Isolation**: Ensure tests do not rely on a live database; use local data structures or mock objects.
- **Factory Boy**: Use factories for creating complex models in your tests.