Load base test data outside Django framework

Hi,

I would like to conduct unit testing using complex test data that I do not want to reload for every test again and again.

In broken down steps to what I would like to do:

1. Create test database
2. Load initial data using database's own tools instead of Django fixtures
3. Record state of the database
4. Load per test data if needed
5. Run a test - one of the CRUD ops for example
6. Reset database to state recorded in step 3
7. Jump to step 4 if there is more tests waiting to be run
8. Destroy test database


To my understanding I need custom test runner that creates and loads up database,

Next thing that I need is to to create wrapping transaction that I will always rollback in the end of test case cycle, and finally drop test user off along the database.

Any pointers and ideas are welcome. I would prefer to have "universal" solution that is applicable to all supported django backends, though Oracle and PostgreSQL (+ PostGIS) is my main target. Sqlite (+ SpatiaLite) would be a bonus.

--

Jani Tiainen

--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Django users" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to django-users+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.
To post to this group, send email to django-users@googlegroups.com.
Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/django-users.
For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.