Mastering test data: A pragmatic approach to efficient software testing
Betatalks #102
Bram and Jelle discuss the complexities of test data management, establishing a shared understanding of its critical role in proving software functionality. Bram recounts a troubling incident where a legacy system failure led to a loss of test data, prompting them to explore ways to automate test data creation. As they delve into the challenges of testing a complex system with limited resources, Bram and Jelle share their pragmatic solution of leveraging production code and stored procedures to efficiently recreate test data. They emphasize the importance of a shared responsibility model for test data management, where the entire team collaborates to ensure the integrity and resilience of the testing process.
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