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(Somehow) assert that mocked classes' interfaces match the interface of the class they're mocking

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Description

In tests/mock_*.py we mock a bunch of providers for different purposes. It would be great if we could somehow assert that the methods (and arguments) match the class they are mocking.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the mocked providers in tests/mock_*.py and the classes they represent. Determine how method names and arguments can be compared, then verify that the checks cover the existing mocks and detect interface mismatches.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
testing
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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