embedded-postgres
A Go library that runs a real PostgreSQL database locally as part of your application or tests.
What is embedded-postgres?
embedded-postgres is a Go library that allows you to run a real PostgreSQL database locally as part of your Go application or test suite. It solves the problem of needing a realistic database environment for testing without requiring external PostgreSQL installations or relying on less accurate in-memory alternatives.
Go developers who need to test applications with PostgreSQL integration, particularly those writing integration tests or requiring a local database instance for development.
Developers choose embedded-postgres because it provides a real PostgreSQL instance with zero external dependencies, offering higher testing confidence than in-memory alternatives while being easy to configure and integrate into Go projects.
Overview
Run a real Postgres database locally on Linux, OSX or Windows as part of another Go application or test
Use Cases
Best For
- Integration testing Go applications with PostgreSQL
- Running local PostgreSQL instances for development without system installation
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