diff --git a/pytest.ini b/pytest.ini
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+[pytest]
+testpaths = tests
+python_files=test*.py
+addopts = -v --verbose
diff --git a/tests/tests.py b/tests/tests.py
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+++ b/tests/tests.py
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+import unittest
+from unittest import mock
+
+from restic_volume_backup import utils
+
+
+def list_containers():
+    return {}
+
+
+@mock.patch('restic_volume_backup.utils.list_containers', list_containers)
+class ResticBackupTests(unittest.TestCase):
+
+    def test_stuff(self):
+        assert utils.list_containers() == {}