In python is there a way to patch a list similiar to using patch.dict?

Question

I have some tests and I need to patch a list in the module under test. I can directly blap it but I was hoping for something like patch.dict

For example I have code like this

with patch.dict(integrations.PARTNER_SERVICES, { some_key : some_config }):
    self.do_foo()     

And it cleans up properly after itself even if the test goes south. In this case I don't need to add an item to a dictionary but a list. I want to be able to use patch.list( in the same way I used patch.dict.

I am sure it is possible but what is the proper pythonic way?

Answer 1

Ok I feel kinda dumb but just figured out how to do it.

with patch.object(integrations, 'PARTNERS',[partner_type]):
    self._do_stuff()  

The name of the list is 'PARTNERS'. This seems blindingly obvious now.

Thanks for the patience in my learning process. Hopes this helps someone else.