CHAPTER 4Test-Driven MySQL Development

Systems integrators must overcome limitations of the systems they are integrating. Sometimes the system lacks certain functions or commands that are needed for the integration. MySQLAB has recognized this need and includes flexible options in the MySQL server that add new functions and commands. This chapter introduces a key element in generating high-quality extensions to the MySQL system. I'll discuss software testing and explain some common practices for testing large systems. I'll use specific examples to illustrate the accepted practices of testing the MySQL system.

Background

Some of you may be wondering why I would include a chapter about testing so early in the book. I did so because I wanted to ...

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