# Easy PostgreSQL testing with pgTAP and Nix

**URL:** <https://forum.devtalk.com/t/easy-postgresql-testing-with-pgtap-and-nix/119394>\
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**Tags:** testing, postgresql, nix, in-the-news\
**Created:** [7 August 2023 00:34 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/easy-postgresql-testing-with-pgtap-and-nix/119394 "2023-08-07T00:34:21Z")\
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**Post date:** [7 August 2023 00:34 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/easy-postgresql-testing-with-pgtap-and-nix/119394/1 "2023-08-07T00:34:21Z")

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> Easy PostgreSQL testing with pgTAP and Nix.  
> This article explains one way to get from zero to a psql shell inside a local PostgreSQL instance with pgTAP enabled. It’s based on the Nix shell template article.

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> **[Easy PostgreSQL testing with pgTAP and Nix](https://paperless.blog/easy-postgresql-testing-with-pgtap-and-nix)**
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> This article explains one way to get from zero to a psql shell inside a local PostgreSQL instance with pgTAP enabled. It’s based on the Nix shell template article.

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