From ffb829e0cb89183dee3db8cc7c8b4fac3552e329 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: vitor-aignosi <vitor.santos@aignosi.com.br>
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:49:40 -0300
Subject: [PATCH] SIENTIAPDE-1273  Refactor data handling in Laborious
 workflows to enhance clarity and compatibility

- Improved data validation and formatting in `gates.py`.
- Streamlined model transformation management in `mlflow.py`.
- Enhanced export functionality in `format_and_export_prediction.py` for better data handling flexibility.
- Expanded test coverage for new features and improved documentation in `README.md`.
---
 tests/conftest.py | 15 +++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+)
 create mode 100644 tests/conftest.py

diff --git a/tests/conftest.py b/tests/conftest.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..78aec93
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/conftest.py
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+"""
+Pytest configuration file with global mocks for external dependencies.
+
+This module mocks the 'sientia' module to avoid requiring its installation
+during unit tests. The mock is registered in sys.modules before any test
+imports are executed.
+"""
+import sys
+from unittest.mock import MagicMock
+
+# Mock sientia module
+sientia_mock = MagicMock()
+sientia_mock.ModelAnalysis = MagicMock
+sys.modules['sientia'] = sientia_mock
+sys.modules['sientia.ModelAnalysis'] = MagicMock()