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Why does Django's TestCase reset the database after each test method, but SimpleTestCase does not?
Why does Django's TestCase reset the database after each test method, but SimpleTestCase does not?
hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand TestCase database isolation
TestCase wraps each test in a transaction and rolls back to keep DB clean.Step 2: Understand SimpleTestCase design
SimpleTestCase skips database setup to run faster for tests that don't need DB.Final Answer:
Because TestCase uses transactions to isolate tests, SimpleTestCase skips DB setup for speed -> Option BQuick Check:
DB isolation = TestCase; speed = SimpleTestCase [OK]
Quick Trick: TestCase isolates DB; SimpleTestCase skips DB for faster tests [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Thinking SimpleTestCase uses transactions
- Confusing test types and deprecation
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