In a scenario where the initial database setup requires complex data relationships, what strategies should be implemented for effective data seeding?
- Manually configuring each relationship during seeding
- Pre-populating related entities before seeding main entities
- Utilizing dummy data for complex relationships
- Utilizing third-party libraries for relationship handling
Effective data seeding in scenarios with complex relationships involves pre-populating related entities before seeding the main entities. This ensures that all required dependencies are available, maintaining data integrity. Utilizing dummy data might not accurately represent real relationships and could lead to inconsistencies. Manually configuring each relationship during seeding is time-consuming and error-prone, especially in complex scenarios. While third-party libraries can assist with relationship handling, relying solely on them may introduce dependencies and complexity.
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