Enhancing Backend Microservices Ecosystem with Contract Testing [Spartans Summit 2024]

In this webinar, Subhash Ramachandran discussed enhancing microservices testing with contract testing. He started by explaining the significance of unit, integration, and end-to-end (E2E) testing in maintaining the reliability and quality of software systems. Subsequently, he recommended incorporating contract testing into the existing testing pyramid for improved system cohesion and collaboration between microservices. Subhash emphasized the critical components of contract testing: Consumer, Provider, and Pact Broker, which are responsible for generating, validating, and storing contracts, respectively. He also outlined key aspects to consider when defining contracts, such as API design, payload structure, data formats, versioning, security & authentication, monitoring, and logging. To demonstrate how contract testing can be implemented using Pact.io, Subhash shared a live coding session, showcasing the GitHub repository and directing attendees to access comprehensive documentation for effective implementation in their projects. Finally, he addressed various questions from the audience, providing guidance on tools, frameworks, initial steps, handling cases with standard libraries, and implementing contract testing within organizations. Overall, this webinar provided valuable insights into enhancing microservices testing with contract testing, empowering attendees to adopt effective strategies in their development processes.