Asynchronous architectures are common in cloud native applications due to their decoupling services and improving scalability and reliability. Testing these workflows, especially with Apache Kafka, poses unique challenges that include configuring multiple components, considering security and partitioning, and dealing with different programming languages and frameworks. This article discusses three approaches for testing end-to-end flows involving Kafka, each with its own set of advantages and trade-offs in terms of resource isolation and costs. It also introduces Signadot, a cloud-based platform that offers a better way to test microservices by automating testing processes and providing on-demand environments for each tenant. Visit our website to discover more about Signadot or meet us in person at KubeCon EU in booth #SU8!
