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Doctest: documentation examples can be executed

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Published: 22 Oct 2026 16:11 · Updated: 22 Oct 2026 16:11

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doctest finds text resembling an interactive Python session and checks whether execution produces the displayed output. This keeps small examples connected to the actual interface.

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doctest finds text resembling an interactive Python session and checks whether execution produces the displayed output. This keeps small examples connected to the actual interface. [1]

Exact output matters. Variable timing, random values and external-environment dependencies hinder reproduction. Use it for clear demonstrations without treating it as a replacement for every regression check.

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  1. [1] doctest — Test interactive Python examples — Python 3.12.15 documentation ↗