How to Run Pytest Tests from a List of Test Paths

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Another approach would be to use pytest markers to group your tests in a more structured way, especially if you plan to reuse test sets frequently.

You can mark your tests in the code like this:

import pytest

@pytest.mark.test_001
def test_001():
    assert True

@pytest.mark.test_some_other_test
def test_some_other_test():
    assert True

Next, create a file called markers.txt containing the list of markers you want to run:

test_001
test_some_other_test

Then, you can use a loop to run pytest for each marker:

for marker in $(cat markers.txt); do
    pytest -m $marker
done

This way, you leverage pytest’s marker feature to pytest run specific test cases associated with each marker, giving you even more control and flexibility.