Summary

With that, we have reviewed the faces of the middle part of the test pyramid. We started this chapter by defining the differences between the various backend tests and how they relate to each other. We explored API sending, schema validation, and message sending.

Then, we explored a secret passage, known as shadow testing, and when it would be more suitable to use it. Finally, we explored different types of performance testing.

In the next chapter, we will cover the top part of the test pyramid, as well as provide some tricks that you can use to increase the quality of your testing. We will do so by looking at some fun projects you can add to your portfolio.Both quality experts and developers might find the next chapter interesting.