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Contract Testing

/ˈkɒntrækt ˈtestɪŋ/

Definition

Testing that verifies services interact according to a shared contract without deploying all services together.

Example in context

"Pact contract tests run independently — the consumer defines expectations, the provider verifies them in CI."

Related terms

  • Integration test — A test verifying how multiple components or services work together, including real database or API calls.
  • Microservices — An architectural style where an application is composed of small, independently deployable services communicating over APIs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Contract Testing" mean?

Testing that verifies services interact according to a shared contract without deploying all services together.

How do you pronounce "Contract Testing"?

"Contract Testing" is pronounced /ˈkɒntrækt ˈtestɪŋ/.

Can you use "Contract Testing" in a sentence?

"Pact contract tests run independently — the consumer defines expectations, the provider verifies them in CI."