Integrations are operational dependencies. They deserve explicit contracts, monitoring and recovery paths.
Define Stable Contracts
Versioned APIs, clear schemas and documented error behavior reduce coupling between systems and make future changes safer.
Expect Partial Failure
Timeouts, duplicate events and unavailable providers are normal. Idempotency, retry policies and reconciliation workflows keep problems contained.
Make the System Observable
Structured logs, useful metrics and traceable requests help teams identify where an interaction failed and what action is needed.
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