SQLServerCentral.com Articles tagged Testing

Getting Started Testing Databases with tSQLt

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:00:00 UT

There are several frameworks for assisting with the testing of SQL Server databases, but tSQLt is popular because it is written in TSQL and is simple for a database developer to set up and use. It doesn't get in the way. Rob Sheldon shows you how to get started.

Generating Data for Database Tests

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:00:00 UT

It is more and more essential for developers to work on development databases that have realistic data in both type and quantity, but without using real data. It isn't exactly easy, even with third-party tools to hand. Phil Factor shows how it can be done, taking the classic PUBS database and giving it a more realistic set of data.

Using SQL Test Database Unit Testing with TeamCity Continuous Integration

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:00:00 UT

With database applications, the process of test and integration can be frustratingly slow because so much of it is based on manual processes. Everyone seems to agree that automation of the process provides the answer to accomodating shorter development cycles, but how, exactly? Dave Green describes a successful process that integrates third-party tools.

Writing Maintainable Code

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:00:00 UT

Writing maintainable code is hard. It must be understandable, testable and readable. Any one of these can be tricky, and together they seem pretty daunting. Thankfully, Michael Williamson makes it look easy to become a code craftsman.

SQL Server Unit Testing with tSQLt

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:00:00 UT

When one considers the amount of time and effort that Unit Testing consumes for the Database Developer, is surprising how few good SQL Server Test frameworks are around. tSQLt , which is open source and free to use, is one of the frameworks that provide a simple way to populate a table with test data as part of the unit test, and check the results with what should be expected. Sebastian Meine and Dennis Lloyd, who created tSQLt, explain

An Example of Test-Driven Development, Part 3

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:00:00 UT

Andy Leonard continues on with his series on TDD. This time he performs some refactoring on his solution.

An Example of Test-Driven Development

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 06:00:00 UT

Developing a database can be an trying experience, and it's ways good to see how someone else builds a design. In this new article, MVP Andy Leonard shows us how to build a database using test-driven development for a weather database.

Testing at Scale

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:00 UT

It seems that many companies don't have the luxury of working with a variety of hardware configurations to test their architecture before deploying their applications. Some of the issues involve time and some involve tools. Steve Jones has an idea that could help with the latter today.

Testing at Scale

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:00 UT

Testing at Scale

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:00 UT

Testing at Scale

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:00 UT

Is Unit Testing Important?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:00:00 UT

Testing our applications is important, but at what level do we need to test? Steve Jones talks about unit testing today, and wonders if this is prevalent for SQL Server developers.

William Durkin, Serial Red Gate Beta Tester

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:00:00 UT

In this article sponsored by Red Gate, read about a beta tester's experience with new versions of SQL tools.

An Example of Test-Driven Development, Part 3

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:00:00 UT

Andy Leonard continues on with his series on TDD. This time he performs some refactoring on his solution.

An Example of Test-Driven Development

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 06:00:00 UT

SQL Unit Testing

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:00:00 UT

This article talks about an easy way to add hundreds of unit tests in your solution using SQL Load Test from Codeplex.

State Models - Database Weekly (Feb 16, 2009)

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:00:00 UT

Testing software is important, and the use of state models can help. This week Steve Jones talks about a new book that exposes software testing at Microsoft.

State Models - Database Weekly (Feb 16, 2009)

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:09:54 UT

Testing software is important, and the use of state models can help. This week Steve Jones talks about a new book that exposes software testing at Microsoft.

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State Models - Database Weekly (Feb 16, 2009)

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:00:39 UT

Testing software is important, and the use of state models can help. This week Steve Jones talks about a new book that exposes software testing at Microsoft.

State Models - Database Weekly (Feb 16, 2009)

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:48:49 UT

Testing software is important, and the use of state models can help. This week Steve Jones talks about a new book that exposes software testing at Microsoft.

Easy and Repeatable Testing of DB Code (Stored Procs, etc.) with DbFit

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:00:00 UT

Testing DB code is not fun or easy so it usually gets ignored. But now there’s a super-easy way to test using DBFit.

Predictable Index Fragmentation

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:00:00 UT

This technical article provides an overview of how to produce specific levels of index fragmentation. Useful for creating test plans.

How to Take Part in a Beta Test

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:00:00 UT

A description of the things to avoid and do when involved with a beta test.

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Close these Loopholes - Reproduce Database Errors

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:00:00 UT

This is the final part of Alex's ground-breaking series on unit-testing Transact-SQL code. Here, he shows how you can test the way that your application handles database-related errors such as constraint-violations or deadlocks. With a properly-constructed test-harness you can ensure that the end-user need never see the apparent gobbledegook of database system error messages, and that they are properly and robustly handled by the application.

Scalability and Goal Testing for Developers

Fri, 09 May 2008 06:00:00 UT

Often developers are tasked with not only developing functional code, but also with ensuring that the code they develop scales well and performs in the application environment.

Testing SQL Stored Procedures Using LINQ

Thu, 08 May 2008 06:00:00 UT

The need to test a program that accesses and manipulates a back-end SQL Server® database is very common. In many such cases, the application interacts with the back-end data through the use of SQL stored procedures. In this type of scenario, you can think of the stored procedures as auxiliary methods of the system under test; and they must therefore be tested just like any other module in the system.

Apply Test-Driven Development to your Database Projects

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:00:00 UT

This article from MSDN discusses the benefits of TDD and bringing unit testing to your database development.

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Create a Custom Test Interface Provider for Team Sytem

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:00:00 UT

This article looks at fuzzy testing and how to build a provider for your own use.