py.test: how to get the current test's name from the setup method?

Question

I am using py.test and wonder if/how it is possible to retrieve the name of the currently executed test within the setup method that is invoked before running e

Answer 1

You can also do this using the Request Fixture like this:

def test_name1(request):
    testname = request.node.name
    assert testname == 'test_name1'