integration-test

name	integration-test
description	Testing boundaries between components, databases, and external APIs

Integration Test Skill

This skill governs testing the seams and connections between various components of the system.

When to use this skill

• When validating database queries, ORM layers, and transaction logic.
• When ensuring microservices communicate correctly.
• When testing against third-party API contracts.

Guidelines

• Real Infrastructure: Where possible, use real databases (via Docker/Testcontainers) instead of in-memory mocks for accurate behavior replication.
• Clean State: Ensure the database or state is reset before or after each integration test to prevent cross-test pollution.
• Contract Testing: Consider Consumer-Driven Contracts (like Pact) when integrating with external services to catch API changes early.