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Can debug python tests which are using pytest library on visual studio 2010 ? I added the -m pytest on the Interpreter arguments but the breakpoints are not hit, I can only run the test script without debugging it.

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It would be great if you can be more specific. When I used pytools I found it very useful and found great help at http://pytools.codeplex.com. You can check http://pytools.codeplex.com/discussions.

Also check Can I debug with python debugger when using py.test somehow? or Python Unit Testing: Automatically Running the Debugger when a test fails for help as they have asked something similar.

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  • Thanks for the answer fscore.I need to debug pytest tests using python tools for visual studio and not python debugger(pdb). On visual studio, on project properties->debug->interpreter arguments I added "-m pytest" so the test script will be run as "python.exe -m pytest test_scripts.py". I added the breakpoints on the test script, I run it using "start with debugging" but the breakpoints are not hit, the test is just run without debug. – caesar Dec 03 '13 at 08:55
  • Re: The codeplex links. "This site, including the discussions and issues, are no longer actively monitored.". They've gone to Github, sadly. – Craig Brett Aug 16 '16 at 12:52
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Pytest recommends creating a standalone startup script. 

if __name__ == '__main__':
    import pytest
    pytest.main()

This is what I do and PTVS debugging works for me.

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