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During Pact verification, the test fails because the provider returns an extra header not defined in the contract. What is the best fix?
During Pact verification, the test fails because the provider returns an extra header not defined in the contract. What is the best fix?
medium📝 Analysis Q7 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand header mismatch impact
Pact verifies headers strictly; extra headers cause failures.Step 2: Choose best fix
Updating the contract to include the extra header aligns expectations and fixes the test.Final Answer:
Update the contract to include the extra header -> Option DQuick Check:
Header mismatch = Update contract [OK]
Quick Trick: Keep contract and provider headers in sync [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Removing headers without contract update
- Ignoring headers in verification
- Disabling verification instead of fixing
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