Laravel provides two traits for managing database state in tests: RefreshDatabase and DatabaseTransactions. RefreshDatabase runs migrations to ensure a clean schema before each test, offering high isolation and compatibility with queues and multiple DB connections, but at the cost of speed. DatabaseTransactions wraps each test
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Understanding the Core ProblemOption 1: RefreshDatabaseOption 2: DatabaseTransactionsKey DifferencesWhen to Use RefreshDatabaseWhen to Use DatabaseTransactionsCommon Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)Real-World ExampleRecommended StrategyFinal ThoughtsTL;DRSort: