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Disposable databases are not a toy

Throwaway databases make testing, review flows, and bug reproduction faster without polluting the database you actually care about.

April 1, 2026CapyDB team

Where they help

Preview databases are useful when you want branch-specific testing, a safe place to reproduce a bug, or a disposable environment for experimenting without touching the main project database.

They are also great for the very normal workflow of trying something questionable on purpose.

How CapyDB handles them

CapyDB preview databases can start empty or clone from the source project database. They keep the same direct-and-pooled connection pattern as the primary project and carry a TTL for cleanup.

That makes them useful in practice rather than just a nice screenshot feature.

Why this matters

Disposable infrastructure lowers the cost of curiosity. You test more, debug faster, and take fewer risks against the database you actually need to keep healthy.