about this book
Contract Testing in Action was written to help teams adopt contract testing. It begins by focusing on the concepts and theory behind how contract testing fits into the software life cycle. The book then walks through how to implement the different parts of contract testing in different environments and infrastructures.
Who should read this book
Contract Testing in Action is for developers, quality engineers, architects, and software development managers who are looking to understand contract testing in more detail. Both beginner and experienced engineers will be able to learn how to use their skills within the Pact framework. While plenty of blogs and example repositories exist online, this book brings together all the different components in a structured, easy-to-follow way that will benefit anyone wanting to implement contract testing.
How this book is organized: A roadmap
The book has 3 parts and 12 chapters. Part 1 introduces a technical overview of contract testing and how it fits into wider testing concepts: