Skill: Testing Integration

Goal

Write integration tests that verify multiple components work together correctly with real dependencies like databases, caches, and external services.

Use This Skill When

• Testing how multiple modules work together
• Testing database operations with real queries
• Testing API endpoints with request/response cycles
• Testing cache + database coordination
• The user asks for "integration tests"

Do Not Use This Skill When

• Testing single functions in isolation (use unit tests)
• Testing complete user journeys (use E2E tests)
• Tests should run in milliseconds (prefer unit tests)
• External services are unavailable (mock or skip)

Integration Test Structure