/nose-xvfb

Python nose test runner plugin for virtual X display server xvfb

Primary LanguagePython

nose-xvfb

This plugin provides a virtual X display to run tests through xvfb X server. It might be useful when running interface tests, avoiding visible pop-up windows and providing a sensible speedup.

To use it, install the package and run nosetests along with the flag --with-xvfb

Dependences

  • nose
  • xvfbwrapper

It requires the xvfb executable already installed within the system. It can be usually found in the xorg-server-xvfb package.

Usage

nosetests --with-xvfb