You want to implement contract testing with Pact in a microservices system where multiple teams develop services independently. Which approach best ensures smooth integration?

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AEach team publishes their Pact contracts to a shared broker for others to verify

BTeams test contracts only locally without sharing

CUse end-to-end tests only, skipping contract tests

DManually review API changes without automated tests

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify best practice for contract sharing
Using a shared Pact broker allows teams to publish and verify contracts centrally, enabling independent development with integration confidence.
Step 2: Compare alternatives
Local-only tests lack visibility; end-to-end tests are slower and less focused; manual reviews are error-prone.
Final Answer:
Each team publishes their Pact contracts to a shared broker for others to verify -> Option A
Quick Check:
Shared Pact broker = smooth integration [OK]

Quick Trick: Use shared Pact broker for contract visibility and verification [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Skipping contract tests for only end-to-end tests
Not sharing contracts causing integration surprises
Relying on manual API reviews

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You want to implement contract testing with Pact in a microservices system where multiple teams develop services independently. Which approach best ensures smooth integration?

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Step 2: Compare alternatives

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