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# [3 Ways to Unit Test REST APIs in Python](https://miguendes.me/3-ways-to-test-api-client-applications-in-python?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn how to unit test REST APIs in Python with Pytest by example. Understand how to mock REST APIs calls and what are the alternatives.

Sep 19, 2020 · 12 min read · miguendes.me  
Updated Jul 23, 2022  
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## Written by

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Machine Learning Software Engineer - Hobbyst Technical Writer - Interested in Software Testing, Best Practices, Scalability, and Python.

AI Software Engineer based in London, UK with 6+ years of professional experience developing and releasing software in different programming languages - Hobbyist Technical Writer - Interested in Software Testing, Best Practices, Scalability, Machine Learning/AI, and Python.

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[Paula Maranhão](https://hashnode.com/@pmaranhaor)

[Sep 20, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-ways-to-test-api-client-applications-in-python/5f65d86335d6463d2b5f80b4/comment/5f671f7635d6463d2b5f8b3a)

Awesome, mate!

[Miguel Brito](https://hashnode.com/@miguendes)

[Sep 21, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-ways-to-test-api-client-applications-in-python/5f65d86335d6463d2b5f80b4/comment/5f671f7635d6463d2b5f8b3a#reply-5f689e6435d6463d2b5f987f)

Thanks! It means a lot to me.