Merge pull request #387 from pytest-dev/where-to-patch-link

Add "where to patch" link to the docs

Author: nicoddemus

docs/usage.rst

@@ -157,3 +157,12 @@ function decorators for mocking unnecessary, so it will emit a warning when used
 
 If you really intend to mock a context manager, ``mocker.patch.context_manager`` exists
 which won't issue the above warning.
+
+Where to patch
+--------------
+
+A common issue where mocking appears not to be working is patching in the wrong place.
+
+See this `section in the unittest docs <https://docs.python.org/3/library/unittest.mock.html#where-to-patch>`__ which provides a comprehensive explanation.
+
+Also see this excellent blog post: `Why your mock doesn't work <https://nedbatchelder.com/blog/201908/why_your_mock_doesnt_work.html>`__.