4.44.12 - Updates for pytest and CDP Mode

Updates for pytest and CDP Mode

• Add updates for pytest
  --> (Needed to support the latest pytest)
• Add updates for CDP Mode
  --> This resolves #4104
  --> This also fixes a few other things
• Refresh Python dependencies

What's Changed

• Updates for pytest and CDP Mode by @mdmintz in #4106

Full Changelog: v4.44.11...v4.44.12