database-testing

name	database-testing
description	Database schema validation, data integrity testing, migration testing, transaction isolation, and query performance. Use when testing data persistence, ensuring referential integrity, or validating database migrations.
category	specialized-testing
priority	high
tokenEstimate	900
agents	["qe-test-data-architect","qe-test-executor","qe-performance-tester"]
implementation_status	optimized
optimization_version	1
last_optimized	2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z
dependencies	[]
quick_reference_card	true
tags	["database","schema","migration","transactions","integrity","sql","performance"]

Database Testing

<default_to_action> When testing database operations:

1. VALIDATE schema (tables, columns, constraints exist as expected)
2. TEST data integrity (unique, foreign key, check constraints)
3. VERIFY migrations (forward works, rollback works, data preserved)
4. CHECK transaction isolation (ACID properties, concurrent access)
5. MEASURE query performance (indexes used, execution time)

Quick DB Testing Checklist:

• Schema matches specification
• Unique constraints prevent duplicates
• Foreign keys prevent orphaned records
• Migrations are reversible
• Transactions roll back on error

Critical Success Factors:

• Database bugs cause data loss/corruption (catastrophic)
• Test migrations in staging before production
• Transaction tests catch concurrency bugs </default_to_action>

Quick Reference Card

When to Use

• New table/schema creation
• Migration development
• Data integrity validation
• Query performance optimization

Database Test Types

Type	Focus	When
Schema	Structure correct	Table creation
Integrity	Constraints work	Data operations
Migration	Up/down work	Schema changes
Transaction	ACID properties	Concurrent access
Performance	Query speed	Optimization

ACID Properties

Property	Test Focus
Atomicity	All or nothing (rollback on error)
Consistency	Constraints always valid
Isolation	Concurrent transactions don't interfere
Durability	Committed data persists

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Schema Testing