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Why API Breaking Changes Slip Past CI/CD Pipelines
A one-line API rename caused a 40-minute checkout outage because downstream consumers weren't tested. Unit, integration, and end-to-end tests all passed, but none validated compatibility with dependent services. The fix requires contract testing that checks changes against actual consumer expectations.
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The article correctly identifies a structural gap in CI/CD, but the real challenge is organizational: teams must prioritize cross-service contract testing over pipeline speed.
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