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Docker compose vs test containers for DB

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C#
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Description

  • How do we setup databases for local dev?
  • How do we setup databases for running tests, both locally and on CI?

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Research direction

Start with the unchecked checklist item in issue #22 and review the repository's current approach to databases, tests, and CI. Compare Docker Compose with test containers for local and CI test setup, and consider the work complete when the chosen approach and setup steps are documented for both environments.

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Assessment

Tech stack
docker-compose
Domain
ci-cd, databases, testing
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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