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Phase 5 · SQL & Databases for QA

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Database Testing Basics

Part of the QA Testing Roadmap.

Summary

Verifying that data is correctly stored, retrieved, updated, and deleted — going beyond checking the UI to confirming the underlying database state actually reflects the expected outcome.

How to Learn This

  • 1Design a test scenario verifying database state changes correctly after a UI action.
  • 2Learn why relying solely on UI verification can miss data-layer bugs entirely.
  • 3Practice checking database state before and after a test action to confirm the change.

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