Stop writing scripts! CLI applications with TDD

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Shows how to stop writing one-off Python scripts and instead build testable CLI applications using Test-Driven Development. Covers using automated tests and CI pipelines to ensure reliable command-line apps, and explains why simple scripts don't work well for maintainable, tested workflows.

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" chapters (6)

1. 0:00Introduction
2. 5:56Why write tests
3. 13:03CLI script problems
4. 16:29Framework overview
5. 21:47Live demo
6. 25:58Q&A

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