How To Install python2-mock on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install python2-mock in AlmaLinux 8. python2-mock is A Python Mocking and Patching Library for Testing

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install python2-mock on AlmaLinux 8.

What is python2-mock

Mock is a Python module that provides a core mock class. It removes the need to create a host of stubs throughout your test suite. After performing an action, you can make assertions about which methods / attributes were used and arguments they were called with. You can also specify return values and set

We can use yum or dnf to install python2-mock on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install python2-mock.

Install python2-mock on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install python2-mock using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install python2-mock

Install python2-mock on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install python2-mock using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install python2-mock

How To Uninstall python2-mock on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the python2-mock package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove python2-mock

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install python2-mock on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.