Testing against a real database reveals hidden issues such as unique constraint violations, default value handling, and performance bottlenecks that may not be evident with mocks. It future-proofs your tests by catching schema-related errors early and maintains accurate handling of concurrency and aggregate calculations.
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The importance of real database testingFuture-proofing your testsMaintaining realistic database stateUnderstanding service boundaries in testingTesting strategy and layered responsibilitiesBalancing real database tests and mocks1 Comment
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