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MySQL Transactional tests
Reliable, clean database tests without worrying about cleanup
If you’re working with MySQL and want reliable, clean database tests without worrying about cleanup, **mysql-transactional-tests is a great solution, especially for Node.js apps using mysql or mysql2 drivers.
🔑 Key Features
- Automatic Transaction Wrapping: Every test runs inside its own SQL transaction, which is rolled back at the end—ensuring complete data isolation without manual cleanup.
- Driver-Agnostic Support: Works seamlessly with both
mysqlandmysql2—just import the right driver wrapper before establishing your DB connection. - Nested Transaction Safety: Uses
SAVEPOINTand custom handling ofCOMMIT/ROLLBACKso that even nested transactions behave correctly and resources remain clean. - Parallel Test Compatibility: Works well in parallel test runners like Jest—each test uses its own transaction and single connection, avoiding cross-test interference.
- Lightweight & Zero Overhead: No need to reset or truncate tables between tests—it’s fast, simple, and designed solely for transactional test support.
mysql-transactional-tests brings clean, reliable, and fast database testing to your MySQL-powered Node.js apps. It’s a must-have for testers and QA professionals who want robust integration tests without the hassle of manual resets.
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