Microservices - Testing MicroservicesWhat is the main purpose of integration testing in a microservices architecture?ATo verify that different microservices communicate and work together correctlyBTo test the user interface of a single microserviceCTo check the performance of a single microservice under loadDTo test the database schema independentlyCheck Answer
Step-by-Step SolutionSolution:Step 1: Understand integration testing roleIntegration testing focuses on checking how different parts of a system interact and work together.Step 2: Apply to microservices contextIn microservices, integration testing ensures that services communicate and exchange data correctly.Final Answer:To verify that different microservices communicate and work together correctly -> Option AQuick Check:Integration testing = verify communication [OK]Quick Trick: Integration tests check service communication, not UI or performance [OK]Common Mistakes:Confusing integration testing with UI testingThinking integration tests check only one serviceMixing integration testing with performance testing
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