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Enhance pytest installation flow and error handling with Environment Extension integration #25252

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Overview

This PR addresses the issue where pytest configuration attempts would proceed without user confirmation when pytest is not installed, and provides better error messages when pytest installation issues occur.

Changes Made

1. Enhanced User Prompt for pytest Installation

Before: Extension would silently attempt to install pytest without user input.

After: Shows a user-friendly prompt when pytest is selected but not installed:

pytest selected but not installed. Would you like to install pytest?
[Install pytest] [Ignore]

2. Python Environments Extension Integration

When the Python Environments extension is available:

  • Uses the managePackages API for proper environment-targeted installation
  • Ensures pytest is installed in the correct Python environment
  • Provides better integration with the extension ecosystem

New Class: PytestInstallationHelper handles the enhanced installation flow with fallback to traditional installer when the environment extension is not available.

Technical Implementation

  • New: src/client/testing/configuration/pytestInstallationHelper.ts - Handles enhanced installation flow
  • Enhanced: src/client/testing/configuration/pytest/testConfigurationManager.ts - Integrates new installation helper
  • Enhanced: src/client/testing/testController/common/utils.ts - Improved error message detection
  • Comprehensive test coverage with unit tests for all scenarios

Fixes #25251.
also fixes #17772

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@Copilot Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] pytest not installed but selected for configuration updates Enhance pytest installation flow and error handling with Environment Extension integration Jul 8, 2025
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@eleanorjboyd eleanorjboyd added the debt Covers everything internal: CI, testing, refactoring of the codebase, etc. label Jul 8, 2025
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@eleanorjboyd eleanorjboyd added skip tests Updates to tests unnecessary skip package*.json package.json and package-lock.json don't both need updating and removed skip tests Updates to tests unnecessary labels Jul 8, 2025
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I see that we show the notification pop-up suggesting Pytest when configuring test for new repo.
Did we also wanted to edit what shows up in pytest Discvoery Error?
Screenshot 2025-07-09 at 11 47 09 AM

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Copilot AI commented Jul 9, 2025

I see that we show the notification pop-up suggesting Pytest when configuring test for new repo.
Did we also wanted to edit what shows up in pytest Discvoery Error?
<img width="1722" alt="Screens...

Yes, I've enhanced the "pytest Discovery Error" message to be more user-friendly and actionable!

The discovery error now shows:

  • Before: "pytest Discovery Error" with only "Show output" link
  • After: "pytest Not Installed" with "Install pytest | Show output" when pytest is not installed

This provides the same user-friendly experience as the configuration flow, allowing users to install pytest directly from the discovery error message. The implementation includes:

  1. Added python.installPytest command that uses the existing PytestInstallationHelper
  2. Enhanced error messages to include installation link when pytest is not installed
  3. Automatically refreshes test data after successful installation

Commit: 3d371b1

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I don't think so- the error message is still relevant and has a different lifetime so I think its good as is

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@copilot can you switch the popup that asks the user if they want to install pytest (if they have the environments extension) to a modal so it takes up the whole screen and is more "in your face" to the user.

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Convert pytest installation prompt to modal dialog
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@copilot can you switch the popup that asks the user if they want to install pytest (if they have the environments extension) to a modal so it takes up the whole screen and is more "in your face" to t...

Done! The pytest installation prompt now shows as a modal dialog instead of a popup notification. This makes it more prominent and requires explicit user action before they can continue. Commit: 272c601

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Screenshot 2025-07-09 at 2 02 25 PM
Looks fine other than lint fails

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Fix formatting issues in pytest installation helper tests
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Screenshot 2025-07-09 at 2 02 25 PM
Looks fine other than lint fails

Fixed the formatting issues in the test files. The lint failure was due to prettier formatting requirements for long method calls. Commit: f752cb1

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@eleanorjboyd eleanorjboyd merged commit 81f3397 into main Jul 10, 2025
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Improve feedback when user tries a pytest test when pytest is not installed, but is selected as the testing library
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