Transform your testing pipeline with Vela's instant database cloning, Git-style workflows, and zero-cost test environments. Integrate seamlessly with CI/CD pipelines for automated, comprehensive database testing.
Revolutionary advantages for database testing and CI/CD workflows
Branch, clone, and merge databases just like code. Create feature branches with full production data for development and testing without affecting live systems.
Clone production databases in 30 seconds with no storage costs. Test with real data without infrastructure overhead or complex test data management.
Seamlessly integrate database testing into your CI/CD pipelines with automated cloning, testing, and cleanup for every pull request and deployment.
Catch database-related bugs before production with comprehensive testing using real data, schema migrations, and performance validation.
How instant cloning revolutionizes database testing
Test new features against production data safely
Validate schema migrations before production deployment
Automated database testing for every pull request
Performance testing with production-scale data
Native integration with popular CI/CD platforms
Native integration with GitHub workflows for automated database testing
name: Database Testing
on: [pull_request]
jobs:
test:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: vela/clone-database@v1
with:
source: production
branch: ${{ github.head_ref }}
- run: npm test
- uses: vela/cleanup@v1
Seamless GitLab pipeline integration for database testing workflows
test:
stage: test
script:
- vela clone production $CI_MERGE_REQUEST_IID
- npm test
- npm run migration:test
after_script:
- vela cleanup $CI_MERGE_REQUEST_IID
only:
- merge_requests
Enterprise Jenkins integration for complex testing workflows
pipeline {
agent any
stages {
stage('DB Setup') {
steps {
sh 'vela clone production feature-${BUILD_NUMBER}'
}
}
stage('Test') {
parallel {
stage('Unit Tests') {
steps { sh 'npm test' }
}
stage('Integration Tests') {
steps { sh 'npm run test:integration' }
}
}
}
}
post {
always {
sh 'vela cleanup feature-${BUILD_NUMBER}'
}
}
}
Fast CircleCI integration for continuous database testing
version: 2.1
orbs:
vela: vela/[email protected]
workflows:
test:
jobs:
- vela/clone:
source: production
- test:
requires: [vela/clone]
- vela/cleanup:
requires: [test]
Proven strategies for comprehensive database testing
Move database testing earlier in the development cycle
Eliminate test data creation and maintenance overhead
Continuous performance validation with production data
Regular validation of backup and recovery procedures
See the dramatic improvements with Vela's approach
| Aspect | Traditional Approach | Vela Approach | Improvement | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Environment Setup | Hours to days | 30 seconds | 99% faster | Instant developer productivity |
| Test Data Management | Complex scripts and maintenance | Production data cloning | 90% effort reduction | Realistic testing scenarios |
| Storage Costs | High costs for multiple environments | Zero cost for clones | 100% cost elimination | Unlimited test environments |
| Test Coverage | Limited by test data quality | Full production scenarios | 500% better coverage | Higher quality releases |
| Risk Management | Production-first testing | Safe clone testing | Zero production risk | Confident deployments |
| Team Productivity | Waiting for shared environments | Individual clone environments | 300% productivity gain | Parallel development |
Real improvements achieved with Vela testing workflows
Essential practices for successful database testing with Vela
Automate creation, testing, and cleanup of database clones
Consistent naming conventions for test environments
Ensure compliance when using production data for testing
Monitor and optimize test environment performance
Step-by-step approach to implementing Vela in your testing pipeline
Join development teams using Vela to accelerate testing, improve quality, and reduce costs. Get instant database cloning, zero-cost test environments, and seamless CI/CD integration.