Test strategy map covering unit, contract, integration, and end-to-end layers
Align the testing mix to risk tolerance and release frequency.

Automation guidelines

Service scope

  • Keep unit tests fast and deterministic.
  • Use contract tests to codify consumer expectations.
  • Mock dependencies thoughtfully to avoid fragile test suites.

Cross-service

  • Adopt consumer-driven contracts and shared data fixtures.
  • Automate synthetic journeys after each deployment.
  • Continuously validate resilience through chaos and load tests.

Quality gates

Quality gate workflow from commit to pipelines, gates, and deploy
Annotate which checks run automatically and where humans weigh in.
Empower teams to own gates with clear metrics and transparent dashboards, and socialize the outcomes through the Governance operating model.