How To Install python2-pytest-forked on AlmaLinux 8
Introduction
In this tutorial we learn how to install python2-pytest-forked on AlmaLinux 8.
What is python2-pytest-forked
The pytest-forked plugin extends py.test by adding an option to run tests in isolated forked subprocesses. This is useful if you have tests involving C or C++ libraries that might crash the process. To use the plugin, simply use the –forked argument when invoking py.test.
We can use yum or dnf to install python2-pytest-forked on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install python2-pytest-forked.
Install python2-pytest-forked 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-pytest-forked using dnf by running the following command:
sudo dnf -y install python2-pytest-forked
Install python2-pytest-forked 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-pytest-forked using yum by running the following command:
sudo yum -y install python2-pytest-forked
How To Uninstall python2-pytest-forked on AlmaLinux 8
To uninstall only the python2-pytest-forked package we can use the following command:
sudo dnf remove python2-pytest-forked
References
Summary
In this tutorial we learn how to install python2-pytest-forked on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.
