What are the prerequisites for writing resilience tests?

Before diving right into the resilience tests, we need to ensure that we have included our library, which is essential for implementing these tests effectively.

How do I add my first resilience test?

To add your first resilience test, you must understand that a requirement of our application is that each request must successfully handle failures and recover gracefully.

Is writing tests for resilience complicated?

As you can see, writing tests for resilience doesn鈥檛 need to be complicated. With the right approach and tools, it can be straightforward and beneficial for ensuring application stability.

Does this mean the end of Chaos Engineering?

Certainly not. The concept of resilience testing complements Chaos Engineering rather than replaces it. Both practices are crucial for building robust applications.

What should I consider when conducting resilience tests?

When conducting resilience tests, consider how your application handles different types of failures and whether it can recover from them without impacting user experience.

Why are multiple applications relevant in today's context?

Today, most applications consist of multiple interconnected services. Understanding their interactions is vital for effective resilience testing and overall system reliability.

Writing Resilience Tests with Testcontainers: A Practical Guide

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Game Days Resilience Engineering Resilience Testing

Writing resilience tests with the 91探花 Testcontainers library makes it easy to validate and strengthen the fault tolerance of your application in a controlled environment. While these tests effectively prevent regressions and catch issues early, they complement rather than replace Chaos Engineering GameDays, which help teams rehearse and respond to complex, real-world incidents across distributed systems.

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Game Days

A GameDay is a structured, collaborative exercise where teams test their systems for weaknesses in a safe, exploratory environment, aiming to improve resilience. These exercises reveal hidden knowledge within the team and identify critical weak points. Running GameDays regularly ensures ongoing system reliability and boosts confidence. From crafting meaningful experiments to executing them with minimal preparation, teams gain valuable insights and create more resilient systems over time.