Effective Testing in Microservice Systems

Learn effective testing strategies for microservice architectures in this NDC Oslo 2022 conference talk by Christian Horsdal. Discover how test automation needs differ in microservices compared to monoliths or traditional SOA, especially when combined with continuous delivery. Explore the impact of testing choices on microservice success and gain insights into leveraging the architecture for optimal test coverage and confidence. Delve into guidance on effective testing levels and the application of Domain-Driven Design techniques to streamline testing efforts. The talk covers topics such as business capabilities, loyalty programs, service-level tests, contracts, notifications, tools, and experimentation, providing practical demonstrations and addressing audience questions.