As an alternative `patch`, `patch.object` and `patch.dict` can be used as
class decorators. When used in this way it is the same as applying the
-decorator indvidually to every method whose name starts with "test".
+decorator individually to every method whose name starts with "test".
.. _further-examples:
.. [#] The only exceptions are magic methods and attributes (those that have
leading and trailing double underscores). Mock doesn't create these but
- instead of raises an ``AttributeError``. This is because the interpreter
+ instead raises an ``AttributeError``. This is because the interpreter
will often implicitly request these methods, and gets *very* confused to
get a new Mock object when it expects a magic method. If you need magic
method support see :ref:`magic methods <magic-methods>`.
Both patch_ and patch.object_ correctly patch and restore descriptors: class
methods, static methods and properties. You should patch these on the *class*
rather than an instance. They also work with *some* objects
-that proxy attribute access, like the `django setttings object
+that proxy attribute access, like the `django settings object
<http://www.voidspace.org.uk/python/weblog/arch_d7_2010_12_04.shtml#e1198>`_.