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Introduction
- Definition of Contract Testing
- Importance in Microservices
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Types of Contract Testing
- Consumer-Driven Contract Testing
- Provider-Driven Contract Testing
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Key Components
- Consumer
- Provider
- Contract
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Process
- Contract Creation
- Contract Verification
- Contract Publishing
- Contract Validation
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Tools and Frameworks
- Pact
- Spring Cloud Contract
- Hoverfly
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Best Practices
- Clear and Concise Contracts
- Comprehensive Test Coverage
- Automation
- Version Control
- Continuous Integration
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Challenges
- Managing Contract Versions
- Handling Breaking Changes
- Ensuring Backward Compatibility
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Benefits
- Faster Testing
- Reduced Integration Issues
- Improved Collaboration
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Case Studies
- Real-world Examples
- Success Stories
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Resources
- Articles
- Tutorials
- Documentation