The "go test" command, os.Stdin and testing interactive input
Read OriginalThe article details a common issue when testing interactive input in Go: the 'go test' command sets stdin to a null device, causing tests to not wait for user input. It explains the underlying cause by referencing the os/exec package and contrasts behavior with Python. Finally, it provides a practical solution using io.Pipe to simulate and test interactive input scenarios in Go.
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