Decodering: Make it 'til You Fake it.

Mocking is essential for isolating components and writing reliable unit tests, especially when dealing with external systems or third-party packages.

In Python, dynamic tools like unittest.mock make mocking quick and flexible, while C++ requires more structure through frameworks like gmock.

This talk explores the fundamentals of mocking in both languages, with a focus on mocking third-party dependencies. We’ll compare Python’s dynamic approach with statically-typed challenges, demonstrating practical techniques and best practices.

Whether you're testing APIs, hardware interfaces, or external libraries, you’ll learn how to apply mocking effectively in diverse environments.